Jane believes that plate tectonics is a theory, and Mario believes it is a law. Which of the following best supports Jane’s argument? A. Plate tectonic theory specifies how fast the plates may have moved in the past.

B. Plate tectonic theory gives a precise prediction of the direction of plate tectonics.

C. Plate tectonic theory explains why the outer layers of the Earth move and change.

D. Plate tectonic theory provides a means to calculate exactly where and when the plates will move.

Which statements about tornadoes are true? check all that apply. (a) about 12,000 tornadoes hit the united states every year. (b) a tornado looks like a funnel. (c) tornadoes are deadly atmospheric storms that cause millions in damages each year. (d) tornadoes can reach wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour. (e) kansas is the state with the most tornadoes. (f) you will always notice a funnel before a tornado strikes.

Science and technology are interdependent. advances in one lead to advances in the other. give an example of this phenomenon.

Afisherman notices that his boat is moving up and down periodically without any horizontal motion, owing to waves on the surface of the water. it takes a time of 2.20 s for the boat to travel from its highest point to its lowest, a total distance of 0.670 m . the fisherman sees that the wave crests are spaced a horizontal distance of 5.80 m apart. (a) how much is the wavelength? (b) find the period of the wave. (c) how fast are the waves traveling? (d) what is the amplitude a of each wave?