Which idea is best supported by the evidence provided throughout the entire essay?
a) pollution is directly tied to energy being consumed.
b) energy use in america has long been tied to public transportation such as ships, trains, cars, and trucks.
c) we do not have enough information to know whether increased use of public transportation would lower energy costs.
d) the nation’s high consumption of energy and its pollution can be minimized by increasing use of public transportation.

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

Which word best describes the mood in this sentence? lucia was aglow as she bounced into the room with stories about her summer vacation.

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.