Which statement provides the best argument against making major changes to the atmosphere to help protect Earth’s resources? There will be less soil and dust in the air as construction increases. The atmosphere will improve as more people move to large cities. Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process. It is more important to protect land and water resources than the atmosphere.

12) several teeth were found in an area of flat land covered with trees and plants. the teeth were examined by a paleontologist, and it was determined that the teeth came from a shark. they found many other shark teeth in this area. however, the people who discovered the teeth were puzzled, because there was no source of water near where the fossils were found. what is the paleontologist's best explanation for why the teeth were found in this area? a) sharks used to live on flat land. b) this area was once covered with salt water. c) this area was once covered with freshwater. d) someone buried the shark teeth deep in the ground.