Which sentences from the passage develop the idea that prices vary over time as well as from place to place? select each correct answer. *more than one*a. "the same brand of bottled water you buy at home may cost twice as much in new york city."b. "people in germany just think a garden hose is worth more than do people in the united states."c. "even with different tax costs, however, sometimes the difference in price between two places is hard to explain."d. "as more people gain internet access, they’re researching item prices in other countries."e. "slowly but surely, the demand for cheaper garden hoses is spreading throughout germany, and the phrase “getting hosed” no longer has two meanings."

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.