Denebola and Regulus are two stars that can be viewed in the constellation Leo. These stars look similar when viewed from Earth. However Regulus is much farther away from Earth than Denebola. Which best explains why Regulus and Denebola appear as if they are the same distance from Earth, even though they are not?

Which question could be best answered using the process of scientific inquiry? do different plates have different rock compositions? why did it take so long to develop the theory of plate tectonics? what are different cultural myths caused by plate tectonics? do plates move intentionally to cause volcanic eruptions?