Why are writers often given the advice “show dont tell”?

Which dialogue introduces a conflict?

It's timed! overpopulation can affect the natural environment • limiting land available for crops.• lowering the standard of living.• causing the destruction of forests.• worsening sanitation in cities.

Need answer asap plz! in “ode to the west wind,” which image best expresses the speaker’s hopes for the west wind? a. “scatter, as from an extinguished hearth / ashes and sparks . .” b. “make me thy lyre, even as the forest is . .” c. “. . he lay, / lulled by the coil of his crystalline streams . .” d. “if i were a dead leaf thou mightest bear . .”