Today, we are living on a planet that is frequently changing. Some of these changes are caused by natural processes, but many believe these changes in climate are a direct result of human activity. Luckily, we have the power to make small changes to reduce the impact on our planet. Every day, we throw away garbage that releases harmful toxins into the air, land, and water. One way you can prevent harmful pollutants is by composting. Composting is the process by which organic materials, such as fruit, vegetables, eggshells, tea, and many other foods, are broken down, recycled, and used as a fertilizer. As a fertilizer, compost provides rich nutrients to the soil. It is very beneficial to your gardens, as it nourishes your plants and flowers and helps them bloom more frequently. It is very easy to start composting. All you need is a wooden or plastic compost bin and the organic matter to put in it! Composting helps the environment because it reduces the amount of waste in landfills, reduces pollution, and prevents soil erosion. Take a stand, and help make the planet we live on a healthier place. What is the author's point? (2 points)

a
Composting is not an important part of creating a sustainable community.

b
Humans cannot change the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.

c
It is very easy to begin the process of composting at home.

d
The process of composting can improve the environment.

"the monkey's paw" is a rare story in that the theme is actually stated in the story. sgt. maj. morris tells the whites that the old fakir who put the spell on the paw said, "fate rules people's lives and those who interfere with fate do so to their sorrow." the message is a warning, but mr. white doesn't believe it. even though sgt. maj. morris makes it clear that he tried wishing with unfortunate results and he tries to throw the paw on the fire,   mr. white makes a wish for 200 pounds only to find that he receives the money when herbert dies in a factory accident. according to the fakir, then, because mr. white had wished for something he should not have had, his son lost his life.

the second wish that mrs. white encourages him to make is for herbert's return--one week after his death. when the strange knocking begins at the door during the windy night, mr. white panicks, believing that the previously dead but still mangled herbert could have walked home from the cemetary and is now at the door. because he fears what his wife will find if she opens the door, mr. white makes his third wish--for the noise to stop.

therefore, he uses his three wishes and to his sorrow, loses his son and disappoints his wife, who fervently believed that their son was at the door. she wanted him back, regardless of his condition.

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the word that best matches the meaning of the expression "went to the big ocean" is died.

the goldfish died, which is why the father looks at the children mournfully. the "big ocean" is the father's way of saying fish heaven. he could have just said that the goldfish died, but this way, the children imagine the fish in a bigger, better place instead of just picturing a dead fish.

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