Author Kristin Lewis describes Denali as “extremely cold, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 73 degrees below zero.” Based on context clues, what is the definition of "plummet"?(I will give brainliest to the fastest person who answer this correctly so pl answer this)

Desalination is expensive because it requires

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.

Ineed asap plzzz why is the mountain goat known as the poor man's cow? a. it is a cheap source of food. b. it is smaller than a cow. c. it looks like a cow.