19) Which sentence BEST summarizes the important ideas in this passage? California's unemployment changed a great deal
A) from 2000 to 2003, due to unexpected fluctuations
in the economy and the labor force.
California needs to use facts and statistics from the
B) 2000 Census in order to solve the rampant
unemployment problems facing the state.
The California Census provides necessary facts and
0) statistics about unemployment, but it does not
explain how those figures are obtained.
D)
Employment status in California was charted and
analyzed using specific formulas, and then taking
into account factors such as geography, industry,
race, gender, and age.

Read the excerpt from "the blackfeet creation." how do readers know that this excerpt is from a myth? the excerpt describes an animal called a muskrat. the excerpt describes old man drying the mud. the excerpt describes old man scattering mud over water. the excerpt describes how muskrat create land.

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

"and descant on mine own deformity: " what does the word descant mean in this shakespeare play richard iii, act i, scene i?