Which step of the scientific method involves identifying variables

This large tectonic plate is bounded on three sides by whats know as the ring of fire. what is the name of this tectonic plate? a) pacific plate b) eurasian plate c) north american plate d) indo- australian plate plz it's science but there's no option for science so i picked chemistry

Americium-241 undergoes fission to produce three neutrons per fission event. if a neutron-absorbing material is mixed in with this sample so that the rate of neutron production drops down to 1.8 neutrons per fission event, which will be effective at achieving a critical mass? check all that apply. remove a deflective shield surrounding the sample. remove absorbent material mixed in with the sample. compress the sample of americium-241.

Why are people not able to skip a dive to the deepest part of the ocean