Which three steps describe how an animal obtains and uses energy for growth?
First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is built into larger molecules. Next, the animal's cells use molecules to
make new cells.
First, food is built into larger molecules. Then, the animal eats another organism. Next, the animal's cells use molecules to
make new cells.
First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Next, the animal's cells use
molecules to make new cells.
First, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Then, the animal eats another organism. Next, the animal's cells use
molecules to make new cells.

d

explanation:

answer: national resource conservation services

national resource conservation services is the us. based approach that provides technical and financial assistance for natural resource management. nrcs society in conservation of resources by involving in activities like farmland protection, flood prevention, watershed protection, urban conservation, conserves economic and environmental conditions. it conducts soil surveys and implements the policy of natural resources management on the society.

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.