Question

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:

Motion is determined by a reference point. The ship moves relative to a stationary object. Passengers, captain, and cargo are on the ship (moving with it), while a lighthouse on an island is stationary.

Answer:

C. a lighthouse on a nearby island