Which of the following is an inference based on the information in the section “Entering the Food Web”? A. If humans continue to pollute the ocean with plastic, it could have serious effects on the ocean’s food chain and beyond. B. The plastic particles that end up in the ocean will be so degraded and small that they will not have a significant effect on the animals that might consume them. C. Many sea animals will likely learn to avoid consuming plastic so that it does not affect their health. D. Sea animals are being forced to eat more plastic particles because their natural food supply is decreasing.

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.