Read the passage. Solar energy is formed when energy is obtained from the sun's rays. This energy has been used for cooking, heating, drying clothes and more. It can also be used to power things similar to electricity, batteries, and gas. With improved technology, solar energy can now be used to generate electricity to power homes and to power cars as well. Solar energy is so important as it provides energy without polluting the Earth as some forms of energy does. Since it is not harmful for the environment and is abundant because of the sun, solar energy has become a vital resource that is used more than ever before. What does the author imply in the passage? A. Technology has changed use of solar energy over time. B. Most homes and businesses only use solar energy. C. Most uses for solar energy have already been adopted. D. It is difficult to capture the sun's energy for electricity.

During the industrial age, what was one important way businesses told consumers about new products? through phonographs through telephones through telegraphs through catalogues

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

How does athena disguise odysseus before he sees eumaeus?