How has the invention of the Internet allowed more coverage of international events?

A. Video and photos can be shown on the Internet, neither of which
are possible in other news outlets.

B. The invention of the Internet led to the invention of air travel,
creating more interest in global events.

C. People who use the Internet are more likely to look for
international news and events.

D. Reporters can publish news
without having to depend on major
news channels to publish it for them.

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.