THE ARCTIC IMPACTS OUR WEATHER The "polar vortex" events of early 2014, when frigid air descended into the continental United States,
demonstrate the direct impact the Arctic has on Northern Hemisphere weather. Because the Arctic is
warming twice as fast as the global average, the equator-to-pole temperature difference and sea ice
cover are decreasing, and these impact weather. The normally straight-flowing jet stream, which
separates the northern mass of cold air swirling counterclockwise (polar vortex) from more southerly
air masses, becomes wavier to the north and south, bringing icy Arctic air to mid-latitudes of the
United States, Europe, and Asia. Scientists are researching this weather pattern to see if it will result in
more frequent and longer-duration cold-air outbreaks. At the same time, an increasing number of
storms with greater rainfall and stronger winds is projected for Western Europe, and higher snowfall is
expected in Eurasia.
The author organizes the selection by -
a. explaining problems and supplying solutions
b. describing the polar vortex
C. listing effects of the polar vortex
d. describing causes and effects of the polar vortex.
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there on the beach was a struggling turtle.   around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings.   in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life.   the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do.   imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed.   one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws.   these straws are reusable and inexpensive.   another change is simply turning down straws.   by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.  

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles.   there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter.   to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle.   for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material.   pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count.   plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities.   not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

explanation:

kellan is struggling with the amount of work he has to do

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at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.

the sentence that best describes the tone of the passage from the radio broadcast compared to the passage from the book is b. the radio broadcast has a more surprised tone.

consider the text evidence: in the passage from the book, the description is more matter-of-fact. it is simply describing the things resembling little grey snakes, but there is no urgency in the description. on the other hand, in the passage from the radio broadcast, there is definetely urgency (you can tell from the expression used, "good heavens", which clearly indicates surprise.)