An acute triangle has sides measuring 10 cm and 16 cm. The length of the third side is unknown. Which best describes the range of possible values for the third side of the triangle?

x < 12.5, x > 18.9
12.5 < x < 18.9
x < 6, x > 26
6 < x < 26

Which statement describes john tuzo wilson’s contribution to the theory of plate tectonics? he proposed that plates carry parts of the seafloor. he theorized that pieces of earth move for a limited time. he suggested that the asthenosphere is broken into segments. he observed seafloor cracks similar to existing cracks in the continents.

What did the pattern of earthquakes in the wadati-benioff seafloor zones show scientists? a.) earthquakes occur where the ocean floor reaches its highest temperatures. b.) many earthquakes take place 700 kilometers below the seafloor. c.) slabs of ocean floor return to the mantle in subduction zones. d.) ocean - trenches cause earthquakes.

Based on what you know about the location of the earth in relation to the sun, why is this called the goldilocks zone in other galaxies? a. it's a region that exhibits a weak gravitational pull, thus maintaining a safe distance from the sun. b. it's an area that doesn't experience any major weather events that could cause mass extinctions. c. it's an area that's an optimal distance from the sun for potentially supporting life. d. it's a region that's unaffected by asteroid or meteor impacts.