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The Mystery of Loch Ness
By Kayden Mitchell

Of all the mysteries in the world, none has been as popular as that of the Loch Ness Monster. Perhaps the biggest mystery is whether it is convincing evidence or a simple desire to believe that keeps the myth alive.

Loch Ness is a lake in Scotland. The loch, or lake, is known for sightings of a mysterious monster. Most who see this monster, known as Nessie, describe something with a long neck and several humps above the water. Sometimes the "monster" is moving in these sightings, and sometimes it is still. Many have suggested that Nessie might be a plesiosaur (plea-see-a-soar), an aquatic dinosaur that was trapped in the loch after the last ice age.

The plesiosaur theory presents several problems. First, the plesiosaur is an air breather. Such a creature would need to surface often and, therefore, be seen more frequently. Second, it's unlikely that the same creature has lived in the loch since the last ice age. Today's creature would have to be the offspring of an original plesiosaur trapped long ago. This would suggest multiple creatures in the loch (needed to produce offspring). Again, sightings would be more frequent if this were the case.

So from a purely logical stand point, the existence of such a large and ancient creature is unlikely. But assume for a minute that it is possible. What would a plesiosaur need to live in an enclosed lake?

Tropical waters: Scientists believe plesiosaurs were warm-blooded. Like crocodiles and alligators, plesiosaurs would need to live in warm waters. The loch is very cold with temperatures averaging about 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius).
Food: Like other warm-blooded creatures, plesiosaurs would need a large quantity of food. If there is a group of Nessies, then even more food would be needed. Because the loch is full of silt (underwater dust) not much light gets into the deepest areas. So the food chain, which would depend on plankton, is very weak at its base. As a result, there is probably not enough food to support such a large creature.
However, the plesiosaur theory is not the only one. Many other ideas attempt to explain the sightings and "photographs." But two separate sonar surveys of the loch have not found any evidence of a creature larger than a salmon. The last survey1, completed in 2007 by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), involved 600 different sonar beams. Using satellite navigation systems, the team made sure every inch of the loch was searched. The team found nothing.

With cell phones and digital cameras, one would think that sightings of Nessie would increase. This has not happened. The BBC team believes the legend of Nessie has endured because people see what they want to see. To prove this, the team used a fence post, raising it before groups of tourists. Afterwards several of the tourists asked to draw pictures of what they had seen drew pictures of a monster's head.

1 "BBC 'proves' Nessie does not exist." 27 July, 2003.


Which describes the introduction to the essay?
It has two paragraphs: one for the thesis and one for background.
It has a wide focus: one that includes a variety of theories.
It states a contradiction: one that the conclusion corrects.
It states the main point: one that is not fully answered in the essay.

Answer:

D is the correct answer

Explanation:

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Answer:

It has a wide focus: one that includes a variety of theories.

Explanation:

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How does the author achieve his/her purpose in Passage 1?

A by offering examples of completed job applications


B by offering employment listings on how to land your summer dream job


C by offering a variety of suggestions on how to land your summer dream job


D by offering a list of interviewing questions to know to land your summer dream job

What Baroque style technique does the artist use in the composition above?
a. diagonally to create interest
b. horizontally to give a strong sense of space
C. diagonally to give a strong sense of space
d. vertically to give a strong sense of space

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Ela 4.1.5 Quiz: Word Choice
Governor Parker will be touring local elementary schools today.
Perhaps he will teach the children to spell words he knows really well,
such as irresponsible.
A. The author thinks Governor Parker is a bad governor.
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B. The author believes Governor Parker is a natural teacher
C. The author doesn't trust Governor Parker around children.
D. The author admires Governor Parker's support of education.
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SUBMIT

Read this excerpt from The Miracle Worker.

ANNIE: Oh, in grownups you have to, Mr. Anagnos. I mean in children it just seems a little – precocious, can I use that word?

ANAGNOS: Only if you can spell it.

ANNIE: Premature. So I hope at least she’s a bright one.

ANAGNOS: Deaf, blind, mute – who knows? She is like a little safe, locked, that no one can open. Perhaps there is a treasure inside.

ANNIE: Maybe it’s empty, too?

Which is the best description of Annie based on this excerpt?

She trusts Anagnos’s judgment.
She enjoys seeking adventure.
She expresses her opinions honestly.
She understands children.

which sentences from the text BEST supports the central idea? a touch of glass by mia soto

What do Hamlet's words indicate in this soliloquy from Hamlet, act III, scene I?

To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them?

A.
He has resolved to avenge his father's death.
B.
He is considering leaving Denmark for ever.
C.
He is confused about what action to take.
D.
He blames fate for his inaction.

Read this sentence from Paragraph 2 of the passage.

These words sank deep into my heart, stirred up sentiments within that lay slumbering, and called into existence an entirely new train of thought.

What is the connotative meaning of the word heart as it is used in this sentence?


the deepest part of Douglass's being

the feelings of goodwill that Douglass has

Douglass's willingness to perserve


Douglass's capacity to love






Part B

What effect does the author's use of the word heart have on the meaning in this passage?


It shows how deeply Douglass wants to be free.

It shows that Douglass is brave and courageous.

It shows that Douglass has goodwill for everyone.

It shows that Douglass has a big heart.
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Can someone explain what is a key relationship

i am a 12 letter word starting with i and ending with y. i contain 5 vowels and my antonym means favourtism or blas​

The author wrote, "In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president and
seven southern states seceded from United States, creating the
Confederate States of America." Explain what the word seceded means in
this context.

How does a government typically exercise its power of censorship?
(Please help I need this dumbed down if possible it’s so confusing) (37 points)

I live _____ the school next to the bookstore.

across from
between
on
at

helppp

14) Sentence predicates contain _____and______​

Write two numbers that multiply to the value on top and add the value on bottom.

In a complex sentence,if the Independent clause comes first you need a comma true or false​

iron and rust are the same substances true or false​

Hey You,
Can I tell you a secret?
You are so beautiful. Whether your curvy or skinny tall or short... weather your hair is blond, brown, black, or red... weather you have braces, glasses, or scars from all those years of hating your beautiful body your in.

No one has the same sparkle in their eyes or shine in their hair or spark in their words. There's never been anyone like you . There isn't right now and their wont be again.

Now take a look at that beautiful human in the mirror and.
Love Your Self!

How does the passage support Machiavelli's claim that a ruler must sometimes be cruel?

with an appeal to emotions
with a historical example
with anecdotal evidence
with empirical evidence

Radar works by sending out electromagnetic energy at a particular wavelength and receiving a reflected signal from distant objects, similar to a sound echo. Many modern military aircraft have what is known as “stealth technology” that allows the aircraft to be invisible to enemy radar. What statement best explains how this is possible?

A. The coating on the aircraft is highly reflective.


B. The coating on the aircraft absorbs incoming light energy.


C. The aircraft is extremely fast, allowing it to outrun the enemy radar.


D. The aircraft has a very rounded shape that refracts incoming light energy.

a school has 764 students. of the students 118 are in third grade. witch equation can be used to find s, the Toal number of students in all of the other grades.

Help please!The following question reference the novel mrs.dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Why does Clarissa leave her house at the opening of the novel?

a sentence with imeditaley​

Choose the sentence that DOES NOT have a dangling or misplaced modifier. (AKS 36c)

A.
The coat with the red buttons belonged to Mrs. Harrelson.

B.
The dealer sold the car to the buyer with leather seats.

C.
In the fishbowl, Sally fed the fish.

D.
I smelled the pizza coming down the stairs for dinner.

Place in the box the correct pronoun choice from the words in parenthesis.
My friends and (I, me) are going to take a walk along the beach at sunset and then
build a bonfire.
Question 7

Create a properly formatted works cited page for a research paper about the dangers of cell phone use on the road. Follow the MLA citation format, and make sure to correctly italicize each citation. For the purpose of this activity, it is not necessary to observe the MLA rules for indentation. Use the six sources provided to support the research paper.

Select the link below to view the provided sources.

Create a Venn diagram comparing Lincoln and Jefferson. Create the diagram. Make a circle for each of the subjects. Every circle should overlap with at least one other circle. Label each circle. Near or inside of each circle place the name of the topic or item which the circle represents. Avoid writing the titles inside neighboring circles in order to maintain clarity. It may be useful to distinguish the titles from other text by placing them in a box or altering their font or color. Enter the differences. Inside each circle place characteristics that are unique to that specific item or idea, and are not true of any of the other topics. Enter the similarities. If two or more subjects have a feature in common, place that feature in the section in which all such shapes overlap.


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There are rivers
that I know,
born of ice and
melting snow,
white with rapids,
swift to roar,
with no farms
along their shore,
with no cattle
come to drink
at a staid
and welcoming brink,
with no millwheel,
ever turning,
in that cold
relentless churning.
Only deer
and bear and mink
at those shallows
come to drink,
only paddles,
swift and light,
flick that current
in their flight.
I have felt
my heart beat high,
watching
with exultant eye,
those pure rivers
which have known
no will, no purpose
but their own.
78.This poem is written from the point of view of
a poet who
A. is afraid of what she describes
B. is unaffected by what she describes
C. has wanted to experience what she describes
D. has personally witnessed what she describes

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5. Music bombarded him at such an immense volume that his ones were almost from their tendons; he felt his jaw _______, his eyes wobble in his head


A. Vibrate
B. Suffuse
C. Juggernaut
D. Scythe