Scientists are noticing unexpected trends in some squid populations. Scientists are surprised that the squid are gathering in new regions of the ocean. Usually, squid congregate deep in the oceans. Recently, however, a large number have been found in shallower waters off the coast of San Diego, California. Scientists have several possible theories for this occurrence. They believe that there may be a lack of food driving the squid into new areas of the ocean. The creatures may be responding to rising temperatures. Or there may be a decline in the squid's natural predators.

How are the characters of tablin and keyn revealed in this excerpt from "the guard" by simon dunbar? a. indirectly through dialogue and by thoughts and actions b. directly through a narrative description c. indirectly through dialogue "where's my horse? " keyn asked. tablin looked around the dirt courtyard. he tried to peer through the shadowy arches of the flowing barrel. he even twisted in his saddle to look across the merchant's bazaar, past tents and warehouses filled with goods. "i don't know," he said. "did you leave it in your mouth? it's the only place i can think of that's big enough." keyn laughed; something got stuck in his throat half way, and he coughed for breath. "i can see you're good to go,” tablin observed as keyn struggled to clear his throat. “go get your horse yourself before i take the job and leave you to rot in the flowing barrel."