Which paragraph conveys the idea that animals should be treated as equals to humans? Who are we, as humans, to decide that our lives are more valuable than the jumping days of a hare, the prowling vivacity of a panther, or the
gentle power of an elephant? We could not sooner decide whether water or air is more important. They are distinct, but they are each valuable,
necessary, and worth protecting.
However, the fact remains that animals have varying levels of intelligence. For example, while certain birds-such as turkeys-are said to be
quite simple, crows can solve complex puzzles and even put on funerals for their deceased brethren. The same is true of marine life. Fish often
have quite poor memories, but octopuses have nine brains and may rival crows in intelligence.
A fuzzy companion can have a notable effect on your mood. Adopting a tiny kitten or a playful puppy could help you better cope with stress and
anxiety, according to a recent study. After thirty days with a new canine or feline pet, experts found that participants were more relaxed and
happier, despite various stressors in their lives.

Which statement state a claim? check all that apply. (1) the driver education programs are often to sophomore’s at local high schools. (2) students should have a vision test before they can operate motor vehicles. (3) driving classes should i head instruction about the dangers of texting and driving. (4) mr. graber is the behind-the-wheel instructor at our high school. (5) behind-the-wheel courses ought to include driving time on local highways.

Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. match each paragraph to its corresponding purpose. tiles: instructs describes persuades narrates pairs before you purchase a used car from a dealer or an individual, there are important steps you must take. first, examine the car using an inspection checklist, which you can download and print from many websites. then test-drive the car under a variety of road conditions, making sure that it handles well in many situations. finally, ask for the car’s maintenance report and make sure you understand any repairs made on the car. arrowboth "good morning, sal! " uncle freddie said. " for coming in so early today." uncle freddie danced as he spoke. sal yawned. he did not know how his uncle woke up so cheerfully before dawn every day. uncle freddie placed a tray of cookies in front of sal. "i need you to decorate these," he said. he handed sal several tubes of icing. arrowboth the hole created by the meteorite's impact, known as the barringer meteorite crater, can still be seen today. it is one mile wide and over 550 feet deep—20 football games could be played at the same time on its floor, and more than two million people could watch from its sloping sides. arrowboth you know the feeling: it’s minutes until the school bus comes, but you just rolled out of bed, threw on some clothes, barely brushed your teeth, and now you’re racing out the door to catch the bus. you skip breakfast again. that’s three days this week alone! it’s no wonder, then, that by second period you start to feel awful, with your stomach grumbling and your eyelids drooping. my fellow classmates, listen up! you may be surprised by how a few simple changes in your life can have a huge effect on how you feel morning, noon, and night! arrowboth

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