Question

1. which of earths spheres would you mine for copper, gold, and diamonds?

atmosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
hydrosphere

Explanation:

The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle. Minerals like copper, gold, and diamonds are found within the rocks and ores of the lithosphere. The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, the biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems (living organisms), and the hydrosphere is all the water on Earth (oceans, lakes, etc.). None of these other spheres are sources for mining these specific minerals.

Answer:

lithosphere