according to the theory plate tectonics, the earth's crust is broken into about 12 plates that  float  on hotter, softer rocks in the underlying mantle. these plates move about the earth, just inches each year. these slight movements are responsible, in great part, for the earthquakes and volcanoes that happen on earth. what is the source of energy that drives this plate movement?

Hurryyy ! a student is asked to describe the path of a paper airplane that is thrown in the classroom. which statement best describes the path of the paper airplane? a. the paper airplane will move in a straight line, according to newton’s first law of motion. b. the paper airplane will drop straight to the ground once its inertia gives in to the force of gravity. c. the paper airplane will create a curved path toward the floor as it is pulled toward earth’s center. d. the paper airplane will orbit around the desk because it is the object with the largest mass in the room.

In the developed world, women are increasingly more likely to delay childbirth until their mid- to late- twenties or long because

What distinguishes monsoon asia from the remainder of asia? what are the consequent differences between the two?