The passage below can be revised to make it more concise. which word is a modifier that can be eliminated because it adds no meaning? dr. madison is somewhat skeptical about stories of global warming. she has gathered scientific data in remote areas to prove her position. somewhat global scientific remote

the most likely outcome of fewer loon territories is that hawks would increase in proportion because the benefit of victory would be greater. hawks and loons are natural rivals of resources and victories in the game, since the lakes drying up affected the loons, the hawks would be benefited from the drought.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

abu bakr, was a senior companion and—through his daughter aisha—a father-in-law of the islamic prophet muhammad. abu bakr became the first openly declared muslim outside muhammad's family. abu bakr served as a trusted advisor to muhammad.