What is elictrical energy converted to inside a toaster?

Why should the scientific method be used to answer a question? a. it provides a way to test an idea without any bias. b. it provides a way to test a hypothesis. c. it provides a way to ensure all hypotheses are proven correct. d. it provides a way to quickly turn a hypothesis into a scientific theory.

Rocks, as they are compressed, begin forming mountains above the earth's surface when two continental plates converge. the continental crust increases in depth as the mountains grow above. the himalayan mountains formed at a convergent plate boundary in this manner. the rocks are smashed together causing them to due to the intense heat and pressure from the colliding plates and eventually forming rock. a) melt; igneous b) layer; sedimentary c) recrystallize; metamorphic d) melt into the earth's interior; metamorphic

Ants live on acacia trees in south america. the ants feed on sugars secreted by the trees. the trees provide room for the ants to live. the ants sting any other insect or animal that comes to eat the trees. what type of relationship is this?