Which of the following sentences from the passage BEST supports the idea that the citizens of Pompeii were unaware that the volcano existed? A. "The extreme heat underground has dried up streams."
B. "Vesuvius has been dormant for 1,500 years..."
C. "Small earthquakes have jolted the city, a sign of growing strain on the land."
D. "Two powerful explosions, seconds apart, shatter the sky."

Read the passage below. which of these statements describes the problem with including this passage as part of an explanatory essay? passage: the neolithic revolution changed everything for humans. before the n. r., you couldn't even plant food. i know you want to hear more, don't even deny it! o a. the tone is too dull and does not include a hook to keep the reader interested. o b. the tone is too objective and does not show the author's opinion. o c. the tone is too transitional and does not stay focused on one topic. o d. the tone is too informal and does not use appropriate vocabulary. surmit