Predicting where an earthquake epicenter will occur is easier because are patterns to look at due to the fact that they always occur near plate boundaries. Predicting when they will occur is difficult because they do not follow any certain pattern.
This are some of the things behind imperialism in Africa.
1) Need for resources,
2) Political competition
3) Technological advances
Economic factors were more of a driving force behind imperialism because the imperialists were in need for natural resources for them to improve their technology and their national pride.
D, all of the above.
Bodies of water can make places cooler. As altitude increases the air becomes cooler. Depending on a place latitude the climate will be either warmer of cooler. All of these effect the weather of a place
Mining
The Pacific islands have a great amount of minerals
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