Which statement best identifies the central idea of the essay? A. Human action will inescapably be required to reverse the effects of climate change. B. The possibility of regulating the climate poses the question of whether or not we should. C. Human beings will never be able to truly control every aspect of the natural world. D. Efforts to combat climate change are undermined by showy but unsustainable

This question is about the essay "How Can Humanity Avoid or Reverse the Dangers Posed by a Warming Climate?"

Answer:

A. Human action will inescapably be required to reverse the effects of climate change.

Explanation:

The essay focuses on the climatic changes that we have faced in recent years and the problems they cause on our planet ranging from floods to extreme droughts, in addition to an above-normal warming that can threaten life on our planet.

The essay shows how it is necessary for human beings to change their habits so that these problems are reduced, these habits range from the use of electric cars, the reduction of waste to the reduction of deforestation and the search for cheaper energy sources than fuels. fossils and do not emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Select all the correct answers.
Which of these descriptions defines general characteristics of a symbol?

Symbols are subtle and intangible thoughts or details.

Symbols have a concrete, physical existence.

Symbols carry alternate, associated meanings.

Symbols are always explicitly stated in the text..

Which of the following is an example of personification

That old car is a hunk of junk

That old car loves to betray me

That old car is on its last leg

That old car breaks down constantly

Which scene differs between the text and film version of "Charles"?

In the film version, the viewer sees "Charles" sitting on a stool in the corner of the classroom.

In the film version, viewers hear "Charles" speaking freshly to the PE teacher.

In the text version, readers understand that Laurie speaks insolently toward his father.

In the text version, readers understand that Laurie's parents laugh at Laurie's stories about "Charle

What is the definition of deductive reason? A. The process of inferring general principles or rules from specific facts B. The process of deriving a reliable generalization from known facts C. The process of concluding what must follow from one or more general facts D. Both B and C

Write 100 words

Use the words, secessionist, South, civilian, soldier, Gray-clad, Yanks, northward, Federal scout.

In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” How was Peyton Farquhar tricked? How do you know?

The fourth grade class probably found it surprising that the orange was not already the Florida state fruit because
A.the famous football game in Florida is called the Orange Bowl.
B.Florida grows so many oranges.
C. Ads often feature “Florida orange juice.”
D. All of the above.

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What was the purpose of the founding of head start?

Read the following sentence.

More students voted for healthy lunch choices at school, making it clear that they were in the majority.

Which of the following phrases provides a context clue for the definition of the word majority?

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Which detail shows that Kamen was serious and passionate about his inventions?

Bart left for college and Dean stopped doing photography.
It was the early days of disco and light shows were the rage.
He used the money he made to buy more and more equipment.
Everyone wanted to buy a light box to connect to their stereo.

A person with a poor self-concept is more likely to be hired for a position, because they are easier to “mould”.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Decide whether the underlined word below is a preposition, interjection or conjunction.
The last customer left, so we closed the shop.

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In the opening sentences of the passage ("Now I know... color of my hair!"), the author refers to Alice Walker primarily to
A
impress her audience with the breadth of her literary knowledge
B
flaunt her access to privileged information about the planning of the commencement ceremony
С
congratulate her audience for inviting her instead of a lesser-known speaker
D
acknowledge the potentially embarrassing circumstances under which she is delivering her speech
E
suggest that she pays more attention to her personal appearance than do other celebrities

what is the effect of the word choice in the phrase every house and window and lamppost and big and little sign by heart in paragraph 2 of passage?

A. it downplays the narrator's intelligence

B.it makes the example easy to understand

C. it gives the paragraph a sarcastic tone.

D. it creates a sense of absurdity​

Editing and Proofreading: Correct the punctuation errors in the sentence below. Fix any other errors that you find.



Matching students up with a computer has three major affects it isolates them from their peers, distracting them from


learning, and shortens their attention span.


A. affects: peers, distracting


B. affects peers, distracts


C. effects: peers, distracts


D. effects peers, distracting

Which sentence best states what Jefferson thought about his country’s two political parties?


They both had strengths as well as weaknesses.


They would readily unite to defeat a threat to the United States.


They were alike in almost all respects.


They both embraced the values that all Americans believed in.


CORRECT ANSWER: "They both embraced the values that all Americans believed in."



Part B How does Jefferson use the language of the speech to enhance and support the viewpoint expressed in Part A?


Jefferson uses a metaphor to describe the Federalists and the Republicans as squabbling siblings who nevertheless would defend each other from any outside threat.


He uses the first-person plural "we" to emphasize that, in spite of differences of opinion, all Americans are united in wanting what it is best for the country.


Jefferson uses repetition to emp

Which incident taken from O'Connor's “The Life You Save May Be Your Own" is the best example of irony?
Lucynell Crater falls asleep in the diner before she has a chance to eat her food, and she is left there by her
husband.
Mrs. Crater gives her car to Mr. Shiftlet in hopes that he will marry her one and only daughter.
Mrs. Crater thinks she is gaining a son-in-law, when in fact Mr. Shiftlet takes her car, her money, and abandons
her daughter at a diner.
Mr. Shiftlet appears at the plantation house and explains that even the best doctors cannot know what is in his
heart.

Which statement describes the negative effects of El Niño? a. El Niño appears every 2 to 12 years. b. Rain, flash floods, and mudslides occur in places where there is usually little rain, while usually wet areas suffer from drought. c. Sometimes El Niño is followed by La Niña, during which ocean temperatures become cooler. d. Upwelling along the coast of South America occurs after an El Niño

Using an electronic___________, students can store images and recordings in one location.

flash card
notebook
textbook
sticky note

Write two sentences using the verb "organize." In the first sentence, use the verb in passive voice. In the second, use the verb in active voice.​

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When Proctor forgets the adultery commandment, it is an example of irony. What is the purpose of the irony in this scene?

Order the decimals from greatest to least.
856.831, 835.126, 856.035
From greatest to least, the decimals are

What is Twain's viewpoint in this passage?
A). Twain feels passionately about traveling in France
and wants to encourage others to go there.
B). Twain believes America is superior to France in all
things and is dismissive in tone.
C). Twain wants to be a native of France and is
describing his beloved country.
D). Twain is describing his travel experiences, positive
and negative, in France.

BRUTUS. It must be by his death: and for my part I know no personal cause to spurn at him But for the general. He would be crowned: How that might change his nature, there's the question. –The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare What inference can be drawn about Brutus's motivation and his character? Brutus is ambitious for power of his own. Brutus acts without thinking things through. Brutus hates Caesar and is jealous of him. Brutus seeks to protect Rome from tyranny.

no matter how many terrorists we kill or how much territory we reclaim the group can continue to inspire the angry. what does it mean by the group can continue to inspire the angry

Which two events bring about the resolution of the story?
Audrey uses the pen on Erica to stop the allergic reaction.
Erica gathers her things before heading to the pool.
Audrey watches Erica's things and looks for people she knows.
Erica and Audrey argue about who is slower.
Erica's mother insists she bring Audrey to the pool with her.

Based on what you know about Frederick Douglass
and his historical context, what does this passage
describe?
O the shortage of food during the 1800s famine
the way enslaved children were fed
the way orphans were fed during the 1800s
the kind of food children ate during the famine

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Read the excerpt from the introduction for "On Becoming an Inventor" by Dean Kamen.

I had just finished making a complicated piece of equipment that was to be used for a show opening in Philadelphia called "Fiorello." When the machine arrived they had trouble wiring it, so instead of going off to college that morning for an orientation, I spent several days at the theater fixing my light/sound equipment. The show received poor reviews, except for the mention by one reviewer of the "special effects," which, he wrote, were "outstanding."

Which detail from the excerpt proves that Dean created very good light/sound equipment?

He made a piece of equipment for a show named "Fiorello."
The show's crew had trouble wiring the equipment.
Dean spent several days at the theater fixing the equipment.
The equipment got great reviews, even though the show did not.