Which statement best explains distribution of natural resources? People tend to settle in locations that have the resources they
need for survival. Some countries have resources that others lack, so trade between countries becomes vital. Fossil fuels come from areas that have mountains and other areas that manufacture synthetic gas. Areas with natural resources provide a higher standard of living and better quality of life.
Mangroves maintain coastal water quality by abiotic and biotic retention,removal, and cycling of nutrients, pollutants,and particulate matter from land- based sources, filtering these materials from water before they reach seaward coral reef and seagrass habitats