In the third paragraph, the author discusses the role of asteroid strikes in mass extinctions primarily to А
undermine the value of expert judgments offered by paleontologists
B
challenge a generalization made by certain astronomers
C
suggest that volcanic eruptions are more destructive than asteroid strikes
D
explain why volcanic eruptions are more common than asteroid strikes
E
acknowledge the merits of a position that he rejects

Read the sample student claim and the reasons listed for making this claim. claim: although many people argue that medical testing on animals is a violation of animal rights, the benefits it yields for society far outweigh any argument that can be made. reason #1: animal research has yielded both pain-relieving and life-saving drugs for humans. reason #2: laws prohibit scientists from using animal-based research in cases where non-animal testing would produce equally clear and valid results.

Reading journal for american literature just fill out the 10 questions 100 points

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere