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Based on the context of the passage, what is a synonym for the words in bold?

Eco-Friendly Surfing

Neoprene, a synthetic(bold) a) established b) proven c) recognized d) artificial rubber developed by physicist Hugh Bradner in a University of California, Berkeley laboratory, has been used to make wetsuits since the 1950s. The rubber emits a relatively high amount of carbon gases, which in large quantity and over a prolonged period, have been shown to be harmful to the environment. One wetsuit manufacturer has introduced a wetsuit made from the tropical hevea tree. Unlike neoprene, which is made from nonrenewable(bold) a) limited b) controlled c) predictable d) predetermined resources, hevea is a sustainable, non-toxic resource for many products, including a stretchy rubber that is perfect for wetsuits. With these wetsuits, surfers can be confident that they are not only enjoying the environment, but helping to protect it as well.

What is the central idea in this advice from branch rickey to jackie robinson?  

How do the party's mottos reveal the true nature of the party? how effective are these mottos in motivating/controlling their citizens? provide specific evidence to support your response.

Kwan gazed out at her brother and heard his shrieks of delight as he tried to direct their marvelous flying creation. she watched it wheel, spin, and dive—a wild, colorful bird putting on an aerial display. its gold and red crepe-paper wings fluttered in the air, mimicking the flight of a predatory bird surveying the landscape for prey. it swooped and dived, perhaps discovering a possible meal, and then went airborne again to avoid the rocky terrain below. min was the falconer, guiding his bird on its path through the sky, not yet ready to call it back to the ground. but kwan grew concerned when she looked out at the dark, threatening clouds beginning to roll in off the water. when she saw the streaks of lightning within the cloud formation, she pointed to the distant storm and called out to her little brother to bring in the kite. min nodded and rolled in the kite string, bringing his bird home. “let’s go,” kwan told her brother and put her arm around him to fold him safely under her wing as they both held onto the kite. “it’s time to go home.” how does the extended metaphor in paragraph 3 affect the mood of this passage? a-it creates a feeling of silliness that captures the absurd humor of the situation. b- it creates a sense of tranquility to match the feelings of min at this point. c-it creates a feeling of fear over what may happen if the kite crashes. d-it creates a sense of awe and wonder at min's mastery of the kite.