A skateboarder pushes the ground with one foot, and moves forward.

Which statement BEST explains his motion?
The mass of the skateboard decreased causing acceleration to move him forward.
The unbalanced force exerted by the skateboarder’s foot caused him to move forward.
The mass of the student and skateboard increased causing acceleration to move him forward.
The balanced forces on the skateboard allowed it to change his motion and move him forward.