Question

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select the correct answer.
a cruise ship makes its way from one island to another. the ship is in motion compared with which reference point?
a. the passengers on the ship
b. the captain of the ship
c. a lighthouse on a nearby island
d. the cargo inside the hull of the ship

Explanation:

To determine if an object is in motion, we compare its position relative to a reference point. The ship's passengers (A), captain (B), and cargo (D) move with the ship, so relative to them, the ship is stationary. A lighthouse (C) on a nearby island is fixed; as the ship moves between islands, its position relative to the lighthouse changes, so the ship is in motion relative to the lighthouse.

Answer:

C. a lighthouse on a nearby island