As an geologist, which of the following spheres are we most interested in?

Energy defines the different "states" of matter. in no more than 3 sentences, describe the amount of kinetic energy that each of the 3 states of matter possesses and relate that to the atom/molecular motion of each "state".

Two people each hold the end of a rope and create waves by moving their arms up and down. this wave is best classified as a transverse wave because a) both the rope particles and the wave are moving in the same direction. b) the wave is moving up and down as the particles of the rope move horizontally. c) the wave is moving horizontally as the particles of the rope move up and down. eliminate d) the wave is moving in a parallel direction with the motion of the person's arms.

Which question could be best answered using the process of scientific inquiry? do different plates have different rock compositions? why did it take so long to develop the theory of plate tectonics? what are different cultural myths caused by plate tectonics? do plates move intentionally to cause volcanic eruptions?