If a particular experiment is inconsistent with the hypothesis, what should happen next? a. modify the hypothesis or make a new hypothesis b. change the independent variable in the experiment c. develop a theory d. change the dependent variable in the experiment e. perform more of the same experiment

The answer is A.

Explanation:

The answer is A because if you do change the independent variable and the experiment still doesn't work, then the problem is the hypothesis. The scientist could either choose to make a change to the hypothesis or abandon the entire experiment. That's why I think the answer is A.

answer; i believe that the correct answer is (light);

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.