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PLS HELP WILL FAN AND MEDal

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he Mystery of Loch Ness
By Kayden Mitchell

Of all the mysteries in the world, none has been as popular as that of the Loch Ness Monster. Perhaps the biggest mystery is whether it is convincing evidence or a simple desire to believe that keeps the myth alive.

Loch Ness is a lake in Scotland. The loch, or lake, is known for sightings of a mysterious monster. Most who see this monster, known as Nessie, describe something with a long neck and several humps above the water. Sometimes the "monster" is moving in these sightings, and sometimes it is still. Many have suggested that Nessie might be a plesiosaur (plea-see-a-soar), an aquatic dinosaur that was trapped in the loch after the last ice age.

The plesiosaur theory presents several problems. First, the plesiosaur is an air breather. Such a creature would need to surface often and, therefore, be seen more frequently. Second, it's unlikely that the same creature has lived in the loch since the last ice age. Today's creature would have to be the offspring of an original plesiosaur trapped long ago. This would suggest multiple creatures in the loch (needed to produce offspring). Again, sightings would be more frequent if this were the case.

So from a purely logical stand point, the existence of such a large and ancient creature is unlikely. But assume for a minute that it is possible. What would a plesiosaur need to live in an enclosed lake?


Tropical waters: Scientists believe plesiosaurs were warm-blooded. Like crocodiles and alligators, plesiosaurs would need to live in warm waters. The loch is very cold with temperatures averaging about 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius).
Food: Like other warm-blooded creatures, plesiosaurs would need a large quantity of food. If there is a group of Nessies, then even more food would be needed. Because the loch is full of silt (underwater dust) not much light gets into the deepest areas. So the food chain, which would depend on plankton, is very weak at its base. As a result, there is probably not enough food to support such a large creature.


However, the plesiosaur theory is not the only one. Many other ideas attempt to explain the sightings and "photographs." But two separate sonar surveys of the loch have not found any evidence of a creature larger than a salmon. The last survey1, completed in 2007 by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), involved 600 different sonar beams. Using satellite navigation systems, the team made sure every inch of the loch was searched. The team found nothing.

With cell phones and digital cameras, one would think that sightings of Nessie would increase. This has not happened. The BBC team believes the legend of Nessie has endured because people see what they want to see. To prove this, the team used a fence post, raising it before groups of tourists. Afterwards several of the tourists asked to draw pictures of what they had seen drew pictures of a monster's head.

1 "BBC 'proves' Nessie does not exist." 27 July, 2003. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3096839.stm

Read this sentence from the essay:

First, the plesiosaur is an air breather. Such a creature would need to surface often and, therefore, be seen more frequently.

Based on the text, what does the word frequently mean?
Giving more and stronger confidence
Going from one place to another
Happening often or repeatedly
Visiting or dropping by briefly

Answer 2

@just_one_last_goodbye

Answer 3

@bunnielover948

Answer 4

wair wtong question

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lol

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What is the purpose of the list in the essay?
To allow readers to quickly skim
To highlight the main point of each item
To increase confidence in the reader
To suggest there is much more evidence

Answer 7

i already did that its c

Answer 8

i need help with this one

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d

Answer 10

c

Answer 11

i have no clue but i think it could be b or d im 50% sure

Answer 12

wait i think it is actually b

Answer 13

oh yeah so it could still be d

Answer 14

so itd d

Answer 15

i only have 3 questions left

Answer 16

than i submit the exam

Answer 17

Read the text below:

Dad gazed dejectedly at the endless pile of laundry covering the dining table and the living room couch.

What does the figurative language in this text suggest?

Dad feels badly about the housework.
Dad is overwhelmed by the amount of laundry.
The laundry is never ending.
The laundry has taken over the house.

Answer 18

This uses the same story
Based on the essay, what makes people think they have seen something in the loch?
The many sonar studies have identified strange objects in the water.
The myth of the creature makes people imagine they have seen one.
The sightings have occurred over a very long period of time.
The simple explanations suggest reasons why a creature may have survived.

Answer 19

for the first one i can cross out the last one and 3rd

Answer 20

and for the second one i have no clue

Answer 21

b

Answer 22

for the first one
am I right?

Answer 23

it means in low spirits

Answer 24

@Wendy.Ivette11714

Answer 25

i really need the answers fast i only have 15 minutes

Answer 26

@jabez177 @SamsungFanBoy

Answer 27

@ILUVSOCCER

Answer 28

@paki

Answer 29

well thx u gave me a c

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@AmandaLockhart