Which statements describe the focus of an earthquake? Select three options.
1. It creates stress in rock.
2. It develops in the lithosphere.
3. It is the starting point of an earthquake.
4. It lies above the surface where rock breaks.
5. It begins about 100 kilometers below Earth’s surface.

the first phase of the government’s plan for settlement was building the transcontinental railroad. the railroad provided a way to bring settlers and manufactured goods west and ship their agricultural and mining produce east. the transcontinental railroad was an essential artery for rapid development of the frontier.

the second phase of the government’s plan was a liberal land distribution policy that made it possible for many people to homestead. with these two key elements—transportation and cheap land—the government rapidly achieved its goal of persuading people to move west, settle on farms, and push back the frontier.

these factors determine population growth.

birth rate

death rate

migration patterns