What is the name of the theory that explains how forces deep within Earth can cause ocean floors to spread and continents to move A. continental drift
B. tectonic kinetics
C. plate tectonics
D. wave motion

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

Landmasses on a flat map look distorted because

What is the pattern of urbanisation around the word?