When Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball at Springfield College in 1891, he incorporated aspects of existing games such as rugby, soccer, and lacrosse and
established thirteen rules for play. None of these thirteen rules entailed keeping both feet
on the ground; still, for the next several decades, basketball was a sedate game with few
fast moves or high jumps. In fact, in the 1930s, when University of Missouri player John
Cooper tried an innovative play-jumping while shooting-his coach pulled him out of the
game. However, after watching Cooper perform the move in practices, the coach
eventually had a change of heart and allowed Cooper to use the jump shot at games.
Meanwhile, similar situations were taking place at other colleges. As a result of the
tradition-breaking moves of a few unorthodox players, the jump shot caught on and
became an integral part of the game.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Because innovators like John Cooper Wallenged the conventions of basketball,
the jump shot became a popular move.
Because John Cooper's jump shot was an eye-catching move, his coach
eventually allowed him to use it during games.

Which detail from the text best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals? "progress was made in the dry frosty weather that followed." "it had been decided to build the walls three feet thick." "they were always cold, and usually hungry as well." "for a long time the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done."

There is nothing miniscule about our --let alone our universe.

3one of the biggest impacts a building has on earth is the energy it uses. currently, most of the world’s energy comes from burning fossil fuels. these fuels are dirty and when they are burned they pollute the air and water. one way to burn fewer fossil fuels is to reduce the amount of electricity a building has to use. passive solar heating, which uses heat from the sun, reduces the amount of fossil fuel used to heat buildings. passive solar heating requires a south-facing wall made of glass. when sunlight shines through the wall, it is collected and used to warm the building. another way green buildings reduce their electricity use is to install other energy sources. for example, some green buildings use panels that turn energy from the sun into useable electricity. which is the best summary of paragraph 3? a) fossil fuels are dirty and pollute the air and water. most of the world's energy comes from these fuels. b) the biggest problem of buildings is that they use fuel that is dirty for heating. they need to do something to be more energy efficient. c) panels that turn energy from the sun into electricity and passive solar heating can stop the burning of fossil fuels which pollute air and water. d) since fossil fuels are dirty and pollute the air and water, other technologies that pollute less and produce energy have been developed like solar energy and green buildings.