What evidence does the author of "puerto rico" provide in paragraph two for why puerto rico deserves to become the 51st state? a. "the states of oklahoma, new mexico, and arizona were added as u. s. territory spread through the continental interior." b. "hawaii became a territory of the united states at roughly the same time as puerto rico, yet lies some 1,000 miles more distant from american shores." c. "alaska joined the union from the far reaches of the arctic, and hawaii became a state despite being separated from the mainland by a large swath of the pacific ocean." d. "in particular, the case of hawaii provides a glaring contrast to that of puerto rico."

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.