Refer to the Newsela article "Climate Change in Hawaii and U. S. Tropical Islands." What is the author's purpose in mentioning coral reefs in the article?
to point out that coral reefs were already endangered before climate change
to suggest that algae and not climate change is responsible for the decline in
coral reefs
o to illustrate how rising sea levels and coral reefs are creating climate change
to explain how climate change is damaging the delicate ecosystem in coral
reefs

Which sentence contains correct capitalization? in “the rime of the ancient mariner,” the albatross was initially an omen of good luck. in “the rime of the ancient mariner,” the albatross was initially an omen of good luck.

Which phrase from the article suggests a tone that is formal but subjective? a- "thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide" b- "loads of fun with it" c- "most generous and attractive" d- "must be new subscribers"

How does the author use the character of the nurse to develop the social issue of gender inequality? the nurse’s willingness to take care of nora when nora was little demonstrates a woman’s ability to do difficult work. the nurse’s need to give up a child in order to have a job demonstrates a woman’s inability to support herself. the fact that the nurse’s child wrote to her as a young girl and as an adult demonstrates a woman’s ability to keep friends forever. the nurse’s assurance to nora that her children ask for her often demonstrates women’s role in health care.