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Read the following text from a biography. This excerpt is about photographer Edward Curtis.Indeed, Curtis replied, he had thought about doing something grand and consequential."The idea dawned on him that here was a wide field as yet unworked," Grinnell wrote."Here was a great country in which still lived hundreds of tribes.... Would it not be aworthy work, from the points of view of art and science and history, to represent them allby photography?" ...As for the late-afternoon thunderheads, twirls of dust devils and biting flies drawn tohorse flesh and the softer human kind-who could complain? Push on, Curtis urged, pushon. He'd been promised much more than a peek: a chance to witness the Sun Dance, theoldest and most important religious ceremony to the Piegan, Bloods and relatedtribes.... Any inconvenience was a trifle compared to what lay ahead.Based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about photographer Edward Curtis?1. Curtis thought it was important to photograph the Sun Dance.2. Curtis earned a lot of money photographing the Sun Dance.3.Curtis had photographed many ceremonies before the Sun Dance.
Palo DuroSome places simply warrant more attention. One of the most illustrious sites in the world is known by very few except regular adventure-goers.Travelers are awed by Palo Duro Canyon as its deep, red landscape appears seemingly out of nowhere. The canyon, similar in length to the GrandCanyon in Arizona, has scenic views just as glorious as those of the more famous canyon. At night, coyotes can be heard in the distance as the highwinds gust through the valley, echoing the howls off the steep canyon walls. During the day, the hateful sun heats up every visible crevice, providing acontrast to the cool, breezy nights. The favorable aspect of the day is its gift of sight, of the stunning erosion that has taken place over millions of years, oof the rocks impossibly balanced on one another and their relentless determination to remain unmoved. This place and its striking diversity deserverecognition for doing exactly what nature does best providing wonder to all.Select the correct answer.Which detail is emphasized in the text but not in the image?O A. millions of years of erosionOB.the deep, red landscapesteep canyon wallsO C.OD. high winds in the valley
Read the sample introductory paragraph from an expository essayCanada is a country north of the United States. However, for people who live outside this country, the history of this nation may not be known or understood. Despite appearances,Canada's history is just as rich and complicated as the United States.Select the best hook to replace the weak one in the paragraph.A) Around the rest of the world, Canadians are seen as cooler than Americans.B) Canada is a revered country in the North American continent for its friendly people, peaceful politics, spectacular wildlife, and much more.C) Merriam-Webster defines Canada as "a country of northern North America between the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans."D)When you think about it, why is Canada its own country and not part of the United States?