Learning about the parts of an atom is important because It can help us create a better model of an atom.
It can help us create new elements.
It can help us study how cells in the body functions.
It can help us explain the universe.

Subduction zones occur on earth where dense oceanic crust dives under more buoyant continental crust. these boundaries are characterized by a deep ocean trench next to a high continental mountain range, large numbers of earthquakes and volcanoes. all of this is further evidence for the a) big bang theory b) origin of the species eliminate c theory of plate tectonics d theory of natural selection 4 sedimentary rocks found high in the himalayen mountain

Iknow #2 is d. i just need to know why

Why does the sun appear to be the brightest star in the sky? a- its apparent brightness is much greater than other stars. b- it burns more gas, making it brighter than any other star. c- it is the largest star in the galaxy, so it is the brightest star. d- its relative distance to earth is closer than the other stars.