Which of the following is the broadest generalization? a. with the reduction in land mass in the arctic, polar bears are in danger. b. polar bears are drowning in the arctic because the chunks of ice that once meant safety are now disintegrating at their touch. c. polar bears are also suffering from the effects of global warming. d. in past years, four percent of polar bears were seen swimming in the water, and today, twenty percent are swimming.

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

Nthe final analysis, the government has not done enough to protect the endangered species of the rain forest. in the passage above, the transition in the final analysis is used to

Which statement describes the central idea of the text in the story learning about the holocaust