How scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence is better known as: a. scientific knowledge c. scientific inquiry b. technology d. scientific explanation

D scientific explanation.

Here they study the problem which is known as observation.
Then they put forward a reasonable explanation called hypothesis
Then they carry out experiments.
If the experiments support the hypothesis, they carry out further investigation. They discuss the hypothesis with other scientists in the field so that the hypothesis can be further tested.
When the hypothesis has been tested and found to be correct within the limits of available evidence, it becomes a theory.
After the theory has been extensively tested and proven true without any exception, it becomes a scientific law or Principle

“when two plates carrying continents collide, the continental crust buckles and rocks pile up, creating towering mountain ranges. when an ocean plate collides with another ocean plate or with a plate carrying continents, one plate will bend and slide under the other. this process is called subduction. “ i found this on google i hope it