Experts argue that a significant water shortage by 2025 will be caused by
a. rising ocean levels. b. drastic increase in water usage by humans.*** c. drastic increase in usage by a growing animal population.
d. raging, out-of-control wildfires that are spreading throughout many of the earth’s dry regions.

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. "andy was asked to speak in a school assembly about a fundraising opportunity for a fellow student who had recently been diagnosed with leukemia. andy's stomach hurt and his hands were cold. "steady man," he thought. "you can do this. it's for tim. he needs our ." andy could picture the students wanting to get involved. it occurred to him now that he wasn't just giving a speech. he had something worthwhile to say. which strategies did andy use to reduce his apprehension? select all that apply." be prepared. use muscle relaxation techniques. get experience. think positively. focus on communicating to the audience.

In a study, people were asked to imagine simple occasions that made them happy and to remember events that made them feel proud about themselves. it was observed that the subjects developed an increasingly positive attitude. these changes are known to be healthy, leading to greater physical activity and reducing unhealthy habits. based on this excerpt, we can conclude that a positive attitude .

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)