Some scientists believe NYC skyscrapers were built according to the rock below the surface. Where there are
skyscrapers, the Manhattan schist is close to the Earth's
surface, making it a solid foundation to build skyscrapers
on. Others say it is a coincidence and that it was a matter
of what everyone else was doing. Who do you agree with,
and why? Could there be another explanation?

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

Which of the following statements best characterizes changes to agriculture in the united states since 1900? a. increased mechanization has reduced the need for labor.b. increased mechanization has increased the need for water, thereby increasing the need for labor.increased mechanization has increased the use of land, thereby increasing the need for labor.d. increased mechanization has increased food production, thereby increasing the need for labor. select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following lists shows the events in the correct order? a.)the creation of the british raj, the sepoy rebellion, gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience, the partitioning of indiab.) gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience, the sepoy rebellion, the creation of the british raj, the partitioning of indiac.)the sepoy rebellion, the creation of the british raj, gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience, the partitioning of indiad.)gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience, the creation of the british raj, the partitioning of india, the sepoy rebellion