Why are some beach houses along North Carolina coast raised on stilts? A: withstand strong winds and heavy rainfall
B: to keep rain and snow collecting on the roof
C: to get around without going outside during the cold, snowy winter
D: to keep them from flooding when water levels rise

Which statement presents a counterclaim to james cross giblin's viewpoint? egyptian hieroglyphs provide information about the country's history, medicine, science, and laws. the rosetta stone allowed people to read ancient egyptian writing. learning how to read hieroglyphs is the best way to understand the ancient culture of the egyptians. digging up ancient egyptian tombs teaches us more about the way people lived than hieroglyphs do