Read this excerpt from the riddle of the rosetta stone by james cross giblin.
a few experts challenged champollion's methods and clung to the notion that the hieroglyphs had a purely symbolic meaning. but champollion's defenders, after further studies, proved his approach correct beyond any doubt.
which answer choice best states a cause-and-effect relationship from the excerpt?

In this chapter, maya describes her confusion about lesbianism. she wrongly thought that were the same as lesbians.

Which sentence from the story best illustrates how jeannette feels about her family’s choice of vacation?

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?