North americas oldest mountain range

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

The chemical or mechanical process by which rock is gradually broken down eventually becoming soil

Which of the following statements best describes what is occurring in the land surrounding the sahara desert? a desertification is increasing, and the desert is expanding. b. fewer people are trying to farm in this semiarid region. c. the desert is shrinking with the increased use of irrigation. d. increased urbanization has resulted in decreased deforestation. select the best answer from the choices provided mark this and return save and exit next submit