PLS HELP (will give brainliest) the scientific method is:
a. cyclical, building on prior knowledge
b. applicable only to physical sciences (physics, chemistry, e. g.)
c. based on only experiments, not surveys or fieldwork
d. used by structural functionalists and conflict theorists, but not my symbolic interactionists

Which best explains why the number of states in the world increased significantly between 1985 and 1995? the map of southeast asia was redrawn, and new countries were formed. new states were formed when the soviet union collapsed. many african states received independence from their colonizers. communist countries seeking to spread their influence created new satellite states. civil wars in central america fueled the creation of new states.