The british commonwealth allowed many countries to maintain local control, but aligned with them

the correct labels are as follows:

a: yellow river

b: himalayan mountains

c: north china plain

d: taklimakan desert

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.