New lithosphere is produced in association with:

a. mid-ocean ridges.
b. hydrothermal vents.
c. fracture zones.
d. transform faults.
e. deep-sea trenches.

Brand c i think that should be it

Answer the above statement is correct (true);

The scientist can conclude that there is a decrease in the natural resources due to human activities. because of innovation and modernization of the environment, then there goes pollution and other bad effects that destroys the natural resources.

Build a market-oriented economy;