"i was in bangalore, india, the silicon valley of india, when i realized that the world is flat." -thomas friedman. what is the meaning behind this quote?

Which statement best explains distribution of natural resources? people tend to settle in locations that have the resources they need for survival. some countries have resources that others lack, so trade between countries becomes vital. fossil fuels come from areas that have mountains and other areas that manufacture synthetic gas. areas with natural resources provide a higher standard of living and better quality of life.

Which of the layers of the earth has the following three characteristics? i. it is made of molten rock. ii. it has currents that are constantly moving. iii. earth’s plates float on top of its currents.

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