In the final sentence of the third paragraph, the clause "although we do control the conditions of observation" functions as a transitional element that A
explains the role of observation in scientific work
B
suggests that astronomy is less rigorous than experimental sciences
C
refutes a claim regarding the status of astronomy among the sciences
D
suggests that the definition of "experiment" has changed over time
E
clarifies the reasons astronomy meets the standards for scientific rigor

According to binet, mental age relates to chronological age because a. they are the same thing b. mental age involves calculating the chronological age at which a person functions c. chronological age involves calculating how a person is mentally functioning d. they are opposites 38

1) earth's crust is made up of relatively rigid plates that ride atop earth's hot, semiliquid mantle. (2) the plates are called tectonic because they're in constant motion. (3) they can move because earth's mantle is a very hot and semiliquid fluid called magma. (4) volcanoes are a result of magma rising up or erupting through a plate, particularly where plate boundaries are moving against each other. (5) also, when plates slide against each other, causing friction along adjacent plate boundaries, earthquakes frequently occur. (6) therefore, we often find volcanoes and earthquakes along plate boundaries. (7) plates may also collide. (8) when that happens, mountain ranges are formed. (9) for example, the collision of the plate carrying the indian subcontinent created the himalayan mountains when it collided with the asian plate. 2. which sentence in this passage introduces a new topic that might begin a new paragraph? a. sentence 5 b. sentence 4 c. sentence 7 d. sentence 6

Weak stimulus will cause a weak action potential. the stronger the stimulus, the stronger the action potential. a. true b. false