Which stage of processing occurs when the stimulus activates one or more sensory receptor nerves, and the resulting sensations go to the brain for processing?

Stage III Interpretation

Explanation:

There are three stages of perception process

•Exposure

•Attention

•Interpretation

During perception, the sensory receptors are active and they receive stimulus from their surroundings.  However, the complete perception of any stimulus is interpreted  by the brain because only brain is capable of differentiating between the sensory stimulus based on the pathway followed by them. On the basis of perceived information, action potential signals are generated that are sent back to the sensory organ (perceiving the stimulus at their end) for further responses.

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.