What is the tone of this sentence from “The Oldest and Youngest Places on Earth”? It is unknown whether the earth's youngest island will last for long, but it has already exceeded expectations.

neutral

skeptical

optimistic

puzzled

Why are low-lying lands more suitable for agriculture than hilly areas?

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.

How was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle? one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate. quickly