Which is the best paraphrase of the information in the passage, to be added to a research essay about the need for renewable
energy sources?
a). none of these choices represent a useful paraphrase of the information
from the passage.
b). wind energy is one of the oldest forms of renewable energy, as people
have been using some form of a windmill since at least ancient egyptian
times. people even use wind power today, mostly in the american west.
c.) renewable energy is so called "clean" energy that does not harm the
environment in way. this is an alternative to coal and other fossil fuels
that cause harmful byproducts that hurt the environment. these sources of
power also can run out, so renewable energy sources, like wind, should be
considered viable options.
d). we need to use renewable energy sources to keep our world healthy. one
problem facing our world is global warming, a rise in the earth's
temperature. global warming is likely caused by pollution created when
people use fossil fuels such as natural gas and coal fossil fuels give us
energy, but they create pollution and they cannot be renewed. that means
that once people have used them, they cannot be replaced. wind energy,
on the other hand, does not pollute and will never be used up.

How does the imagery used to describe the picture contrast with the imagery used to describe the news?

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation? list four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.