Padma is brainstorming potential speech topics. To do this, she divides a piece of paper into nine columns and labels each column with a different category, including people, places, things, and events. She then writes down the first few ideas that come to mind when she considers each category. Which brainstorming technique is Padma using?
(A) Clustering(B) Internet searching(C) Inventory

A) Clustering

Explanation:

Clustering , in terms of brainstorming is defined as technique through which instant and unclear ideas can be written or noted by the writer whenever it occurs in mind.It helps in exploring the the situation through possible ideas.

According to the question,Padma is using clustering by writing the ideas present in her mind for every category.She can then organize and explore about the appropriate solution got each category.

Other options are incorrect because searching on internet and inventory does not support pre-writing act to gain more ideas for the situation quickly.Thus, the correct option is option(A).

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colliding planetesimals hypothesis - the moon was formed from the same cloud of material as earth.

capture hypothesis - the moon was locked into orbit by earths gravity as it was passing by it.

accretion hypothesis - the moon was formed from collisions and combining of planetesimals.

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