Which statement best describes the author’s viewpoint in "The Thirsty Tree"? Agencies need to stop groundwater pumping and the construction of new dams to restore the American Southwest. Various agencies have implemented plans that were not based on good evidence or a holistic view of the ecosystem. Agencies need to work more closely with individual farmers and environmentalists in the American Southwest. Tremendous progress has been made in eliminating an overgrowth of salt cedar trees in the American Southwest.​

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

Identify how chekhov’s background and beliefs may have influenced his short story “the bet”.

What is a mechanism by which organisms maintain homeostasis when the level of one substance influences the level of another substance or the activity of an organ.