Read this excerpt from "Mars: Landscape of the Red Planet." The 1960s mark the beginning of modern-day space programs and the launching of the first missions to Mars. The first spacecraft to get closest to the planet was the American mission, Mariner 4. Since then, countries from around the globe have sent numerous spacecraft to examine the red planet. NASA and its European equivalent, ESA, currently have spacecraft orbiting Mars, delivering pictures and weather reports back to Earth. On January 3 and 24, 2004, NASA landed two robotic rovers named Spirit and Opportunity on the Martian surface. The twin rovers have spent the last nine years exploring Mars, taking pictures, video, and geological samples.

Which question would best be answered by information provided in this excerpt?

"What is the surface of Mars like?"
"Why are people fascinated with the planet Mars?"
"How have scientists been studying Mars in modern times?"
"What are the main similarities and differences between Earth and Mars?"

Read the excerpt from muir's essay "calypso borealis" and answer the question. [5] how long i sat beside calypso i don't know. hunger and weariness vanished, and only after the sun was low in the west i splashed on through the swamp, strong and exhilarated as if never more to feel any mortal care. at length i saw maple woods on a hill and found a log house. i was gladly received. "where ha ye come fra? the swamp, that awfu' swamp. what were ye doin' there? " etc. "mony a puir body has been lost in that muckle, cauld, dreary bog and never been found." when i told her i had entered it in search of plants and had been in it all day, she wondered how plants could draw me to these awful places, and said, "it's god's mercy ye ever got out." examine the details muir includes in this paragraph. which statement accurately explains how muir's response to nature compares to the log house owner's response? he is enthusiastic and in awe while she is doubtful and fearful. muir cautiously admires whereas the lady shows religious dedication. the lady is more interested in the bog while muir is fascinated by plants. they both admire nature—its intense dangers and its true treasures.

Modernist poets were concerned with many issues and used their poetry to express their concerns. which item from this list was not one of their concerns? a.corruption of traditional american values b.brutality of wwi c.the effects of the great depression d.crowded, crime-ridden city life e.alienation of the individual

Reread lines 6-7 "the survivor." determine how the tone of these differs from the preceding lines (1-5)