Read the passage from Darwin's journal. (40 POINTS)

What structural adaptation of the A. cristatus lizard helps them in the water?


The Amblyrhynchus, a remarkable genus of lizards, is confined to this archipelago; there are two species, resembling each other in general form, one being terrestrial and the other aquatic. This latter species (A. cristatus) was first characterized . . . from its short, broad head, and strong claws of equal length, that its habits of life would turn out very peculiar, and different from those of its nearest ally, the iguana. It is extremely common on all the islands throughout the group, and lives exclusively on the rocky sea-beaches, being never found . . . even ten yards in-shore. It is a hideous-looking creature of a dirty black colour, stupid, and sluggish in its movements. The usual length of a full-grown one is about a yard, but there are some even four feet long; a large one weighed twenty pounds: on the island of Albemarle, they seem to grow to a greater size than elsewhere. Their tails are flattened sideways, and all four feet partially webbed. They are occasionally seen some hundred yards from the shore, swimming about; and Captain Collnett, in his voyage says, “They go to sea in herds a-fishing, and sun themselves on the rocks; and may be called alligators in miniature.” It must not, however, be supposed that they live on fish. When in the water, this lizard swims with perfect ease and quickness, by a serpentine movement of its body and flattened tail—the legs being motionless and closely collapsed on its sides. A seaman on board sank one with a heavy weight attached to it, thinking thus to kill it directly, but when an hour afterwards, he drew up the line, it was quite active. Their limbs and strong claws are admirably adapted for crawling over the rugged and fissured masses of lava, which everywhere from the coast. In such situations, a group of six or seven of these hideous reptiles may oftentimes be seen on the black rocks, a few feet above the surf, basking in the sun with outstretched legs.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Their limbs and strong claws are admirably adapted for crawling over the rugged and fissured masses of lava, which everywhere from the coast.

Explanation:

When in the water, this lizard swims with perfect ease and quickness, by a serpentine movement of its body and flattened tail—the legs being motionless and closely collapsed on its sides.

Answer 2

Answer:

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(If you're taking the Science quiz in Keystone, then the answer is below...)

The answer is:

Strong claws.

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Related Questions

Can somebody explain me word wound?
But it's like
Wound was around wound
(I'm from Serbia, so idk english well)

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Wound means that someone is hurt. It is the area in which they were hurt in some way.

Answer: A wound is an injury or a cut.

Explanation:

What types of descriptive language strengthen the
revision?
strong verbs and precise adjectives
strong verbs and hyperbole
simile and precise adjectives
simile and hyperbole

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Answer:

strong verb and hyperbole

Explanation:

lesson 4 unit 3 chance and choice

Answer:

hyperbole and figurative language

Explanation:

First Draft:  Last week, I won two tickets to see the hottest band in the country perform. I will never forget the anticipation I felt waiting to find out if I was the lucky caller. The only problem was that I would have to choose who to go with me: Jackie or Sharon.

Revision: Last week, I won two tickets to see the hottest band in the country perform. I was on pins and needles as I hung on the line, dying to see if I was the lucky caller. The only problem was that I would be forced to make a choice between my two best friends. Should I invite Jackie or Sharon?

As you can see the revision uses hyperboles and figurative language so it makes it harder to make a choice.

What would be an effective claim for this presentation?

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Answer:

Where is the presentation?

Explanation:

1. Mr Smith is a doctor. He (work)
in a large hospital
2. In summer I always (get up)
late
3. We can't go out: it (rain).
4. "Where's Brian?" "He (have).
a bath
5. At this moment Ann is in the garden. She (play).
tennis
6. She usually (watch).
TV after 7 o'clock
7. I always (start)
... school at 8.00
8. Dad never (come).
home before 9.00
9. Look at that girl. She (wear).
a funny dress
10. "Can you go shopping for me?" "I'm sorry. I can't.
I (do).........
my homework​

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Answer:

maybe the one that is correct is A

Explanation:

Answer:

b do my homework

Explanation:

Describe how Lakshmi feels about her mother. Use a quote and explain.​

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Answer:

For Lakshmi her mother was her inspiration. She embraced her sacrifices and hard work which Ama did for her family and house. She saw beauty in it. she remembers how she sell her ear rings which was the only dowry she had for Lakshmi just for food.

For her mother only important thing was to give a better lifestyle, food to her kids which latter become the priority of the Lakshmi as well.

"But my ama, with her crow-black hair braided with bits of red rag and beads, her cinnamon skin, and her ears hung with joyful noise of thinking gold is more lovely to me"

"She is slender back which bears our troubles and our hopes which is beautiful still".

Here, again she showed her love for her and appreciation and inspiration which she had for her mother.

Explanation:

Which statement best explains the motivation for the actions of the narrator’s mother?

She is extrinsically motivated by fear of having wasted money on a piano that no one plays.
She is extrinsically motivated by her anger over her daughter’s television-viewing practices.
She is intrinsically motivated by her love of piano music to get her daughter to practice playing.
She is intrinsically motivated by her belief that children should obey their parents.

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Answer:

She is intrinsically motivated by her belief that children should obey their parents.

Explanation:

The motivation of the action of the mother of the narrator is D. She is intrinsically motivated by her belief that children should obey their parents.

What is motivation?

Motivation simply means a particular thing that urges and individual to something or achieve a goal.

Here, the motivation of the action of the mother of the narrator is that she is intrinsically motivated by her belief that children should obey their parents.

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what are some comparisons for the poems 'the seconds coming' and 'Easter 1916'??

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Answer:

Explanation:

easter talks of the irish reveolution where the second coming talks of jesus coming

one talks of religion the other mankind

Read the dialogue from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose.

Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest.

Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not.

Mercutio: Thy wit is a very bitter sweeting; it is a most sharp sauce.

Romeo: And is it not then well served in to a sweet goose?

Which word from the conversation best helps the reader understand the mood of the scene?

“bitter,” because this is an angry conversation
“jest,” because this is a teasing conversation
“served,” because this is a loving conversation

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Answer:

The correct answer is “jest,” because this is a teasing conversation .

Explanation:

In this scene there is a pleasant and joking atmosphere between Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio.

They are joking and Romeo accuses Mercutio that he is only good to joke, and he tells him that for that joke he is going to bite him in the ear (since he was comparing him to a goose).

Even Mercutio acknowledges that joking is better than being bad for love. Let's see this quote:

"Why, is not this better now than groaning for love? Now art thou sociable. Now art thou Romeo."

Answer:

B

Explanation:

took the exam on edge and got 100%

If you want to run for office what should be your first step?

a. File your paperwork
b. Do your homework
c. Attend meetings
d. Plan a rally

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Answer:

is b

Explanation:

Answer:

a

Explanation:

You are meant to file your paperwork for people to know information about your level of education and so on.

The schools should only purchase and drive electric vehicles to help the United States decreases its dependence on foreign oil



Which statement is an example of a major counterclaim to address in an argumentative research essay with this claim

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Answer:

Converting to electric vehicles would be too costly for schools that are already facing severe budget problem

Or

The conversion to electric vehicle use will bring about huge deficit to schools having budget deficit.

What statement BEST summarizes the central idea of the text? * 2 points Young people who care about important issues always vote when they are eligible. Young people are too overwhelmed by their personal lives, careers, and school obligations to get involved in the electoral process. Young people are a powerful part of the population and can impact policies through voting and participating in the political process. Young people do not participate in elections because they do not really know about the issues and believe that it is best to leave change to well-known activists.

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Answer:

The answer is C) Young people are a powerful part of the population and can impact policies through voting and participating in the political process.

Explanation:

The text speaks to the reasons why Young people don't vote. This is a problem because if they did, it would make a huge difference. It speaks to the statistics of eligible but non registered youth and compares them with those who are. There is also a comparison between those who are registered and those who actually vote.

If the number of eligible youth regisgered and voted, it will count.

Based on the passage, why might someone be less likely to recognize New York City as an ecosystem?
A. New York City has buildings that are built by humans.
B. New York City has a massive subway system that helps people get around.
C. New York City does not seem to have a lot of natural features.
D. New York City does not have a rain forest

~story is called Walking Around town by micheal stahl

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Answer:

rule out b and d and then between a and c c is the better choice

What is plot and an example of it?

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Answer:

the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.

Explanation:

Write a paragraph on the most traumatizing thing that has ever happened to you!

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Answer:

my mom forced me on a rollercoaster

Explanation:

shush I'm a coward

Answer:

The most trauma i remember is when i was like 10. I live in Compton and used to skate. I saw many things growing up and i used skating to get away from those type of things. One day i was skating to the mall to meet with some people and i was in the cross fire of a shoot out. I got to behind a car for cover after like 3 mins they went away so i got up and kept moving but i saw people bleeding and crying for some air.

Explanation:

This was the most traumatizing moment for me but its over now. Good Luck on your thing dude

Though Horace planned everything meticulously, why did he fail?

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Answer:

Ans. Though Horace planned everything meticulously; he failed led because of the smart lady. She posed herself to be the owner of the house and convinced him to open the shelf as she had “not the password of the shelf. Horace got trapped in her plot.

Wrapped up figurative language

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Answer:

kinda

Explanation:

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Look at this image from a passage about different types of volcanoes. Smoke escaping the top of a volcano. What is most likely the purpose of this image? to show how a volcano works to show the different parts of a volcano to show a real-life example of a volcano to show the destructive power of a volcano

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Answer:

C. to show a real-life example of a volcano

Explanation:

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What are 10 important events from The Outsiders?

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Answer:

Ponyboy, Johnny. ...

Johnny stabs Bob to save Ponyboy from being drowned in a fountain.

Johnny and Ponyboy run away to an abandoned church.

The church gets caught on fire and Ponyboy and Johnny save the kids.

Johnny gets badly hurt from a falling piece of wood and has to stay in the hospital.

according to jfk, what does the space race represent to the public.

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Answer:

According to JFK, the space race represented CONFIDENCE to the public.

Explanation:

The Space Race is a term that came about or was developed to the actions of the Soviet Union.

In the year 1957, the Soviet Union was the first to launch a satellite called Sputnik to out of space. For every country, launching a satellite into out of space was the next step into technological advancement.

This action caught the United States unawares and by surprise. This spurred the United States into action and we can say the Space Race began.

The United States sent their first satellite called the Explorer into the Earth's surface and this led to the creation of NASA( National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

In the year 1961, President John .F. Kennedy gave a speech referred to as the "Moon Speech". He spoke about his goal to have a American land on the moon and also for the American to run to earth safely. This was a program that would run for over 5 years.

According the President John . F. Kennedy, the space race meant a lot to the American public because it inspired confidence in the American public and showed that they could overtake and exceed the Soviet Union in space travels.

2. Seabury states, “They're playing a dangerous game." Highlight the correct
figurative language:
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Alliteration
d. Hyperbole

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Answer: b. Metaphor

Explanation: they are playing a dangers game

what is a discursive writing?

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Exploring a controversial topic

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.______ appeals to one or more of the reader’s five senses through the use of sensory language.

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Answer: Imagery

Explanation: (remember this by simply invisioning something in your head and you'll appeal to some of your senses!)

"Imagery usually appeals to one or more of the five senses— sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—to help the reader imagine exactly what is being described. ... readers may develop their own ideas about characters and events." ( word of the day 3 Flashcards | Quizlet)

Answer:

Imagery appeals

hope this helped you:)

PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN SWORD

please illustrate!!!!​

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Answer:

The pen has the ability to make peace or war. The sword can only create war.

Explanation:

Contracts determined peace agreements, wars, treaties. The sword could not do that, only fight battles.

This is only my answer, which is also very literal. There's more to it, most likely.

Answer:

Pen is mightier than the sword comes from Korean War. It means that the sword only kills, but the pen is stronger because when you write, you use words. The sword never uses words, only kills.

(Hope this helps) Sky

What is the authors purpose in writing this paragraph?

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Answer:

I think D

Explanation:

Answer:

d

Explanation:

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A He gently rocks the cradle. incorrect answer
B The cradle rocks gently. incorrect answer
C How gently did he rock the cradle? incorrect answer
D Gently rocking the cradle.

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Answer:

D is incomplete because its just saying whats happening instead of who's doing it, for all we know the cradle could be empty

Explanation:

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Why was pandora given her name?

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Answer:

She was created by Gods; each one of them gave her a gift, thus, her name in Greek means “the one who bears all gifts”.

Explanation:

Contribute to the development of the ideas in the text the Tipping Point

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The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell is a book about how small actions at the right time, in the right place, and with the right people can create a "tipping point" for anything from a product to an idea to a trend. Gladwell is not a sociologist, but he relies on sociological studies, and those from other disciplines within the social sciences to write articles and books that both the general public and social scientists find fascinating and worthwhile. According to Gladwell, the "tipping point" is "that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire."

According to Gladwell, there are three variables that determine whether and when the tipping point for a product, idea, or phenomenon will be achieved: The Law of the Few, the Stickiness Factor, and the Power of Context.

Question 10
5 pts
Everyone agreed that the stalwart leader was courageous and determined, yet willing to
apologize when she made a mistake.
In the sentence above, which strategy could best be used to figure out the meaning of
"stalwart"? (5 points)
Identify three adjectives that describe the leader.
Notice that the leader was willing to apologize.
Recognize that the sentence uses the signal word "yet."
Recognize that the sentence restates "stalwart" with synonyms.

PLZ HELP ME! ​

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Answer:

1. Context fit or implied meaning or conotative meaning.

2. Courageous, determined , willing to appologize.[humble].

The word 'stalwart' would mean a confident leader

Explanation:

A confident person could be determined, courageous and willing to appologize when wrong

Answer:

Recognize that the sentence restates "Stalwart" with synonyms.

Explanation:

Santiago asks himself ,”... is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in?” What does he conclude

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

PLEASE HELP QUICK I NEED TO FINISH THIS RIGHT NOW!!! (will give brainliest to the person who is right and the first person to answer)

Read this paragraph from I Never Had It Made.

Branch Rickey lost that fight, but when he became the boss of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943, he felt the time for equality in baseball had come. He knew that achieving it would be terribly difficult. There would be deep resentment, determined opposition, and perhaps even racial violence. He was convinced he was morally right, and he shrewdly sensed that making the game a truly national one would have healthy financial results. He took his case before the startled directors of the club, and using persuasive eloquence, he won the first battle in what would be a long and bitter campaign. He was voted permission to make the Brooklyn club the pioneer in bringing blacks into baseball.

What is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph?

A. to inform readers about Branch Rickey’s professional career
B. to inform readers about Branch Rickey’s determination
C. to persuade readers to admit black athletes into professional baseball
D. to entertain readers with a story about Branch Rickey’s adventures

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the answer is b. to inform readers about branch rickeys determination
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