The option that best explains the connection between access to resources and spatial patterns in the global system is:
The borders of modern states influence their access to resources and were shaped by eras of colonization.
This response highlights the historical context of colonization, which has played a significant role in determining how resources are distributed and accessed across different regions and countries today. The borders established during colonization often reflected economic interests rather than cultural or social realities, impacting resource allocation and accessibility in the modern global system.