Question

Which of the following everyday activities MOST illustrates the concept of accretion?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Arainbows forming in the sky after a rain shower%0D%0A%0D%0Arainbows forming in the sky after a rain shower%0D%0A%0D%0Aa dough mixer forming a “ball” from ingredients%0D%0A%0D%0Aa dough mixer forming a “ball” from ingredients%0D%0A%0D%0Aa bowling ball knocking over pins in a bowling alley%0D%0A%0D%0Aa bowling ball knocking over pins in a bowling alley%0D%0A%0D%0Agasoline being burned to power a car’s engine%0D%0A%0D%0Agasoline being burned to power a car’s engine

Answer 1

A dough mixer forming a “ball” from ingredients.

Reason: accretion is growth by gradual accumulation of material — small particles/ingredients coming together and sticking to form a larger mass. The other choices describe optical effects, destruction/dispersion, or chemical energy release, not accumulation.