The author wrote the passage in order to —
a. interest readers in a legend that just might have been based on fact.
b. discredit the views of scientists who believe atlantis really existed.
c. share a lesson about civics by telling the tale of an ancient civilization.
d. explain the significance of surtsey in the search for atlantis.

Statistics show that internet usage in the united states has grown from just 41% of households in 2000 to 77% of households in 2010. which of the following best describes how online shopping has added to cultural diffusion in the united states? it encourages people to purchase more than they normally would. it makes news and information about products available in an easy-to-consume format. it has allowed large corporations to expand into new states, creating more jobs. it makes goods more accessible to people who might not normally be able to get them.