Read the following paragraph and determine the author's purpose.

A wave is any movement that carries energy. Some waves carry energy through water. Others carry energy through gases, like air, or solid materials. If you drop a rock into a pool of water, a wave, or ripple of energy, skims across the pool's surface. In the same way, an underwater earthquake can release energy into ocean water. Then it carries a giant wave, or tsunami, across the surface until it hits land.

Read the following paragraph and determine the text structure used.

The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.

What would be the author's purpose of writing a politician’s speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them?

When reading a passage and the pronouns I, me, my, us, and we are used, this is written in which point of view?

Read the following paragraph and determine the text structure used.

When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn’t think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water. Be prepared and be safe.

What is the meaning of the vocabulary word: Initiate?

What is the meaning of the vocabulary word: manipulate?

What is the meaning of the vocabulary word: tangible?

Which of the following greek roots has to do with "hands"?