How do plate tectonics relate to the availability of mineral resources that we have today?

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

Me answer as many as you can what percentage more of water is used to provide us with electricity versus for irrigation? do we use more freshwater in our homes or to provide us with electricity?

What was the great rift valley formed by