Which option identifies the substance that will accomplish the goals in the following scenario? A grower has been using Cornell Mix B (half peat, half perlite) as his soil-free growing medium, but has found that the growing system is causing much of the perlite to float to the top of the plug containers. The grower wishes to switch to something other than perlite to achieve a similar effect with a heavier substance that, like perlite, will still hold water. The replacement, however, must also provide good drainage to improve the drainage of the peat, which can retain too much water and drown the plugs. sand composted bark diatomite vermiculite DIATOMITE THIS IS THE ANSWER

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.