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The land on the margins is often agriculturally enriched by the addition of volcanic ash. Locations in coastal areas are valuable for trade. Which explains why people are willing to live and build cities in areas that are very likely to suffer damage or destruction in the foreseeable future.

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Why do people choose to live on plate margins?

People choose to live on plate margins for reasons such as access to natural resources, proximity to jobs or economic opportunities, or cultural attachment to the area. However, they also face hazards like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis due to tectonic activity.


The farther you live from an ocean the more likely your climate will be a?

The farther you live from an ocean, the more likely your climate will be continental, characterized by greater temperature extremes between summer and winter. Continental climates tend to have hot summers and cold winters with less moderating influence from oceans.


Why do people continue to live in the shadow of vesuvius?

People continue to live in the shadow of Vesuvius because the region offers fertile soil for agriculture and scenic views near the coast. Additionally, many residents have historical and cultural ties to the area that make it difficult to leave despite the risks of living near an active volcano.


The continental crust is how many miles thick?

The continental crust is typically 20 to 30 miles thick. It is the outermost layer of the Earth's surface that forms the continents we live on.


What do continental and oceanic plates cause?

Continental and oceanic plates give our planet a solid surface upon which we can have ecosystems habitable by people and other organisms. Without the plates, we are left with the mantle, which is composed of hot, melted rock, upon which nothing could live.

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Why do people choose to live on plate margins?

People choose to live on plate margins for reasons such as access to natural resources, proximity to jobs or economic opportunities, or cultural attachment to the area. However, they also face hazards like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis due to tectonic activity.


When was Live at the Continental Club created?

Live at the Continental Club was created in 1992.


How do active and sedentary lifestyles compare?

People who live active lifestyles live longer and do not experience as many health problems as those who are sedentary. Sedentary people experience higher rates of heart disease and cancer.


Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever a good pet for active people?

Great dog for active people. Even better if you live close to water you can take them to. They LOVE to swim.


How many more people live in Africa south of the Sahara than in the continental US?

More than 125 million People


What types of sharks live in the continental rise?

Great White and tiger sharks live in the continental rise.


Why do people today still live in Pomeii if they know Vesuvius is still active?

It's a risk they take by choosing to live there.


More people live on the islands of Insular Southeast Asia than on the continental portion of Southeast Asia?

true


How do organisms get where they live?

continental drift


Where is the best place to live with a warm climate in the continental US for people with children?

in a house, hotel, moble home, or an apartment.


What happens to people that have a balanced diet?

they live a long age, and are in great physical shape (if they're active)


What kind of plants are located in the continental slope?

There are not many plants that live in the continental slope. One of the few plants that live here is algae.