Which of these is unique to the process of scientific investigation?
A: collecting data in an experiment

A volcano under the ocean slowly releases lava over time. As the lava is released, it cools and hardens on the ocean floor. Which feature will most likely form from the release and cooling of the lava on the ocean floor over time?
A: an island

Natural processes cause rapid and slow changes to Earth's surface. Which event causes changes to Earth's surface most rapidly?
A: an earthquake shaking the ground

Scientists use the term "light year" to describe
A:
the distance light travels in one year.