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Read this excerpt from "A Student's Guide to Global
Climate Change."
Climate change might allow some infectious diseases
to spread. As winter temperatures increase, ticks and
mosquitoes that carry diseases can survive longer
throughout the year and expand their ranges, putting
more people at risk. One big concern is malaria, a
deadly disease spread by mosquitoes in many hot,
humid parts of the world.
What can people do about it?
People should take common sense steps to avoid tick
and mosquito bites, and communities can take actions
to control mosquitoes, such as removing sources of
standing water. It's also important for doctors to know
the symptoms of diseases that could be spreading to
new areas so they can diagnose and treat their
patients.
Which of the following is often true of reinterpretations of traditional stories in different media, such as painting or sculpture? o a. the main plot of the story changes. b. the perspective changes. o c. the characters stay the same. d. the theme differs. submit
Read this excerpt from leah missbach day's foreword to wheels of change. bicycles have long played a role in my life. as a young woman, i rode one year-round before i had a car. but it was later in adulthood that the bicycle became more than a source of transportation for me. the bicycle actually began to truly shape the way i saw the world. what is the author's purpose for including this in the foreword?