Which one of the following statements regarding the impact of physical activity on mental health is most accurate? question 18 options: physical activity is shown to reduce distress and anxiety. physical activity lowers the risk of depression and cognitive decline in adults. the effects of physical activity are more apparent for those who get nine hours of sleep each night. physical activity improves self-esteem in children and adolescents.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.