What is the reference point for lines of longitude?

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

In a short paragraph, describe your hometown in terms of its population and impact. do you live in a town or a city? is your home a higher-order or lower-order settlement? how does your hometown interact with other towns in its region? (houston)

Explain why the rate of urbanisation is in the way it is between developed and undeveloped countries.