What caused Arachine's fears and failures?​

Why does Jing-Mei feel like she doesn’t know her mother?

Read the passage.


Earthships


­­­­­What is an earthship?


An earthshi­­­p is a home designed to make use of recycled materials and increase energy conservation. Ideally, by living in an earthship, a person can have a home that is “off the grid.” People who live in earthships do not depend on outside sources for electricity, food, or water. Building an earthship may be an attractive choice for those who want to use fewer of our planet’s non-renewable resources.


The Foundation


First, the foundation is built by firmly packing dirt inside recycled tires. Then, the tires are placed in a pyramid-like stack going as high as needed. Next, cement is spread and smoothed between the tires to create a solid wall. When this is finished, the walls are sealed with a protective coating and painted. Some interior walls are built using recycled cans and cement, also sealed with a protective coating.


Solar Energy


Solar panels give enough stored energy in batteries to provide electricity for appliances, lighting, and electronics. However, solar-powered batteries hold about one-third the charge of energy used in a regular household wired for electricity. This means that people either buy more batteries or intend to use less electricity than a conventional household. Ideally, earthships are built in places where there is an abundance of sunshine year-round.


Floor-to-ceiling windows on an earthship’s south wall also allow plenty of sunlight. It is important that no trees block the light on this side of the house. The sunlight shines directly onto a brick floor, which then absorbs the heat. This provides enough warmth to maintain a comfortable temperature in the house for the rest of the day. This method of heating the home is called passive solar. Most earthships also have either a wood stove or a heater that uses propane, a type of natural gas. These heat sources are useful on cloudy days. During the summer, the combination of the cool temperature of the earth beneath the floor plus the thick walls can keep the house comfortable without the use of air-conditioning.


Recycled Water


Gutters on the roof collect rainwater that then trickles down into large storage barrels. The water is used for taking showers, doing dishes, and flushing the toilet. It is also filtered for drinking. People sometimes build a greenhouse to grow their own food. Water that has been used for dishwashing or showers can be saved if the soaps are chemical-free. This recycled “gray” water can be used yet again to water the plants in the greenhouse.


Potential Problems


Earthships have been around since the 1970s. Now, ­­long-term studies have revealed some problems. For one, without sufficient sunlight during the winter, large amounts of natural gas known as propane and/or wood are used to heat the home. Propane use can be costly, and unless one has planned far ahead, a wood supply can be quickly depleted.


Another problem is that tires used in the foundation walls can, after a long period of time, begin to crack, releasing a toxic gas that has built up over time in the walls. The use of cement, which is a porous material with many small holes and spaces, allows the gases to leak into the air. The type of gas emitted is not detectable by smell but can make people sick. To address this problem, the walls of the home needs to be resealed every year.


Cost can also be a significant challenge. Some earthship building companies claim that it is far cheaper to build an earthship because only recycled materials are used. Also, a contractor’s license or training is not needed to build one. This, though, is true if it is built 100% by the owner, which could take years to complete. Additionally, the cement, plumbing, and electrical components, as well as the cost of installing solar panels, can be expensive. Just as with the construction of a conventional home, proper permits are often needed to build an earthship.


There are clear advantages and disadvantages to these unique homes. As technology improves and new solutions are discovered, earthships may continue to be a wise way to live sustainably using minimal resources.


What inference can be made about how building earthships impacts the environment?


Question 5 options:


It is beneficial because it removes unnecessary trees.



It is harmful because it uses old tires.



It is wasteful because solar panels are expensive.



It helps by using mostly recycled material instead of natural resources.

Pedro gathers his younger brothers and told them it is time to go home.


How can you edit this sentence so that there is no shift in verb tense?

Change "it is" to "it was"

Change "gathers" to gathered"

Change "told" to "tells"

All of the above

1.Which sentence has an inappropriate shift in number?

A.The soccer players were thrilled when they won the local tournament.

B.When people enter a theater late, they should find their seats quickly.

C.When Jacob is having a bad day, they talk about it with a friend.

D.Children can make new friends when they join a club or sports team.

Which sentence has an inappropriate shift in person?

A.I like going to cooking class because I get to try new, unfamiliar dishes.

B.When I visited my aunt's farm, you could hear crickets chirping at night.

C.They were unhappy about the new rule, but they agreed to follow it.

D.When my dad was young, children spent more time outside than they do today.


2.Read the sentence containing a pronoun shift error.

Joe and Lucy presented his science project to the school.

Which sentence corrects the error?


A.Joe and Lucy presented its science project to the school.

B.Joe and Lucy presented your science project to the school.

C.Joe and Lucy presented her science project to the school.

D.Joe and Lucy presented their science project to the school.


3.Read the sentence containing a pronoun shift error.

When my dad was a kid, you played outside until the street lights came on.

Which sentence corrects the error?


A.When my dad was a kid, we played outside until the street lights came on.

B.When my dad was a kid, they played outside until the street lights came on.

C.When my dad was a kid, I played outside until the street lights came on.

D.When my dad was a kid, he played outside until the street lights came on.


4.Read the sentence containing a pronoun shift error.

When a baseball player practices, they go to the batting cage everyday.

Which sentence corrects the error?


A.When a baseball player practices, we go to the batting cage everyday.

B.When a baseball player practices, he goes to the batting cage everyday.

C.When a baseball player practices, it goes to the batting cage everyday.

D.When a baseball player practices, you go to the batting cage everyday.

Which sentences describe how Sara revised and edited her research report about the ERA? (Select all correct answers.)
She added more and stronger transitions between sentences.
She added evidence that she had initially left out.
She re-organized all of her paragraphs.
She replaced informal language with academic discourse.

What do the topic sentences in a report show you?
the style and tone of the report
the purpose of the report
the report’s intended audience
the overall structure of the report

Which phrases do describe features of academic discourse? (Select all correct answers.)
short, simple sentences
longer, more complex sentences
a formal tone
advanced vocabulary

Read the closing from a formal e-mail.

Talk To You Later:

Which is the best way to revise the closing?

Why does Poseidon despise Odysseus?
a. Odysseus does not respect the sea.
b. Odysseus and his men attacked him.
C. Odysseus tricked him with a disguise.
d. Odysseus blinded his son, the Cyclops.

Which statement is true about dialogue in short stories?

Can someone help me quick pelase!

Collecting research data is the final step in the scientific method,
Please select the best answer from the choices provided

-True

-False

What is the proper noun for The bakery makes lemon bars every Thursday.

Guenevere's conversation with Lancelot, like her conversation with Vivien, begins with a discussion of
the fact that she is darning Arthur's socks. How does this focus on Guenevere's domestic activity relate
to a major theme of the play?
o The play shows Guenevere darning socks, an activity common to a homemaker's work, to contrast
traditional ideas about women's duties with modern ideas about women.
The theme "modern men are too busy to spend time at home" is supported by Guenevere darning
socks in her husband's absence.
The play shows Guenevere darning socks, an activity common to a homemaker's work, to contrast
traditional ideas about men's work with traditional ideas about women's work.
The theme "modern women feel trapped by domestic roles" is supported by Guenevere not wanting
to darn her husband's socks.
DONE

PLS HELP!!!! What part of speech correlates with the following capitalized word(s) in the
sentence (there is only 1 correct part of speech): He WILL BE GOING to the
party. *
1.Interjection
2.Pronoun
3.Conjunction
4.Noun
5.Adverb
6.Adjective
7.Preposition
8.Verb

Which statement reveals a change in Creon's character?
you won't change my mind to make yourself more rich.
The tribe of prophets-all of them-are fond of money.
You're a wise prophet,/but you love doing wrong.
Until one dies the best thing well may be to follow our established laws.

What is the purpose of a caption?

Which passage below best
reveals the cultural setting of
"A Piece of String"?
A. And he grew angry, becoming
exasperated, hot and distressed at not
being believed
B. He felt it, consumed his heart over it
and wore himself out with useless efforts.
He wasted away.
C. their wives, walking behind the animal,
whipped its haunches with a leafy branch

Which of these words would be used to refer to a young child's walk when
she is first learning how to walk?
O A. Tottering
B. Striding
O C. March
O D. Limping

Choose one character from the myth "Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress" and

explain how and why that character changes over the course of the myth. Describe

at least one conflict that character faces. Use evidence from the text to support your

answer.

What does the suffix -able mean?

capable of being

cause or become

the action of

full of

What are the Four Goods of the human nature that we all should consider and follow its desires?​

Refer to “The most important day” by Helen Keller
Which phrase best shows Helen Keller’s motivation for wanting to learn more?
Answer:

“It was the third of March, 1887, three months before I was seven years old.”

“ Neither sorrow nor regret followed my passionate outburst.”

“Anger and bitterness had preyed upon me continually for weeks ...”

“ Running downstairs to my mother, I held at my hand and read the letters for my doll.”

“ That living word awakened my soul, gave it light, hope, joy, set it free!”

PLZ HELP!!!What part of speech correlates with the following capitalized word(s) in the
sentence (there is only 1 correct part of speech): THE BEAUTIFUL ring was
A gift. *
1.Verb
2.Conjunction
3.Pronoun
4.Noun
5.Adverb
6.Interjection
7.Preposition
8.Adjective

Abomination in a SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Please help)

Which important step comes between the first and final drafts of a piece of
writing?
A. Revision
B. Initial writing
C. Brainstorming
D. List-making

Write a paragraph why plastic should be reduced include two supporting reasons why. Your answer should be 4-6 sentences. PLEASE HELP!!

The term Pax Mongolica describes
A.
the treaty agreements the Mongols required of all the peoples that they conquered.
B.
the rights and responsibilities of the peoples conquered by the Mongols.
C.
the guarantee given by the Mongols not to invade India or the Arabian Peninsula.
D.
the period of peace and stability in Asia following the conquest of the Mongols.

we real cool... which of the following identifies the central theme of the poem

1: What can the reader infer from textual evidence in the last paragraph?
A: All pets with allergies will exhibit irregular behavior.
OB: A check-up will ensure that your pet will remain allergy free.
C: Allergies can affect cats and dogs at any time, and at any age.
D: Humans are more likely to be affected by allergies than animals.

2. Is it OK to bend the rules to get something or to do something in your life? why?​

answer correctly pls

Most space debris is created when satellites ________. *

A. fall back to Earth
B. stop working
C. collide or explode