How do birth and death rate affect population growth?

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

Does water only take one path through the water cycle? (15 points)

What does it mean if a piece of wood is ripped? it has been water-damaged. it has been cut with the grain. it has been cut against the grain. it has been covered with laminate.