This passage is designed to a) explain why the great blue hole formed. b) describe what the great blue hole is like. c) encourage the reader to study other blue holes. d) persuade the reader to visit the great blue hole.

Which development most aided explorers in their ability to set sail the oceans to discover the new world during the age discovery? a.waterproof sails b.the printing press c.map-making devices d.fictional travel accounts

Write short answers to a series of questions about elie wiesel's "the perils of indifference." you'll reference the speech directly to describe how its language and structure contribute to its tone, purpose. and overall meaning.

At the edge of the lawn, behind the building, there was a line of underbrush and trees sloping down a hillside. beyond that, there was a playground next to a day-care center. they could hear shouts of children in the air, and when they looked through the underbrush, they could see bundled-up four-year-olds swinging on swings and racing around a playhouse. the operation would be carried out near children. –the hot zone, richard preston what is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? check all that apply. to express his thoughts clearly to inform readers about the location to persuade readers to become scientists to entertain readers by showing how dramatic the situation is to encourage readers to protect children