Saturday's catastrophic earthquake in Nepal occurred because of two converging tectonic plates: the India plate and the overriding Eurasia plate to the north, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Tectonic plates are the large, thin, relatively rigid plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of the Earth.aturday's catastrophic earthquake in Nepal occurred because of two converging tectonic plates: the India plate and the overriding Eurasia plate to the north, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Tectonic plates are the large, thin, relatively rigid plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of the Earth.
Reducing your energy consumption. One important way to reduce your energy consumption is to choose energy efficient appliances when you replace old appliances. However, there are also steps you can take now to reduce your energy bills at little or no cost.
More IN than OUT over time = weight gain More OUT than IN over time = weight loss. The best way to make sure you have energy balance is to make better choices before you or your family sit down to eat. Make sure to: 1  Choose foods that are lower in fat and have fewer calories. 2  Shop smart at the grocery store. 3  Learn to read the Nutrition Facts Label on packaged foods.