Describe plate tectonics and how it forms geographic features on Earth such as mountains, volcanoes, ridges, or rifts?

The most direct route from south america to asia is across the ocean.

In a 2010 article “fact check: eastern u. s. earthquake risk” by chris mould, the author provides as evidence the following statement by the united states geological survey: “although earthquakes may be less frequent in the eastern u. s., … urban areas in the east could face bigger losses because the shaking would affect much larger areas than similar quakes in the west. in addition, most homes and buildings in the east are not designed to withstand earthquakes.”this statement directly relates to which of the following concepts? a. vulnerabilityb. hazardc. riskd. severity

What was the most difficult obstacle to overcome in the creation of an autonomous state after indian independence was achieved? a british willingness to go to war to retain the region b. religious differences between hindus and muslims c. ethnic differences between tribal regions d. indian princes' inability to decide on a format of government