In order to emphasize the contrast between a sunrise and the author’s attitude, the latter wants to use two adjectives that are derived from the same root word. which choice best accomplishes this goal?

sunrises are, i admit, generally very majestic. but usually (if i have my way) anything that occurs before 8 a. m. is wasted on me. when the sun begins his incredible ascent, i prefer to be an inglorious huddle of sheets, crusted with sleep and willfully blind.

choose 1
[a] no change
[b] glorious ascent, i prefer to be an inglorious
[c] glorious ascent, i prefer to be a ragged
[d] stunning ascent, i prefer to be a pitiful

Two technicians are discussing how to test a car's exhaust by holding a small piece of paper within an inch of the tailpipe mouth. technician a says that if the paper is vibrating due to a "puffing" output from the tailpipe, this signals a smoothly running engine. technician b says that if the paper is being drawn toward the tailpipe, this could indicate burned exhaust valves. who is correct? a. technician b b. both technicians a and b c. technician a d. neither technicians a or b

Apopulation of deer mice was introduced into a desert ecosystem. being dark-colored, the deer mice stood out in the sand and were easy prey for predators. over a few years, the color of the mice changed from dark brown to light brown. what role does natural selection play in this example? a. the change of color camouflaged them, which them hunt better. b. the change of color enabled them to regulate their body temperature. c. the change of color allowed them to hide better from predators. d. the change of color made their bodies tolerant to the harsh desert sand. e. the change of color allowed them to deflect the excessive heat.

What does the first stage of a multistage rocket do?