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Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

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Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Both a cold and the flu can make you miserable, but they are different in several ways. (2) Experts say a cold will go away by itself. (3) However, the flu can lead to pneumonia and other serious or even deadly problems. (4) A cold usually comes on gradually, accompanied by little or no fever. (5) In contrast, the flu comes on suddenly, and its fever can spike as high as 104 degrees and linger for three or four days. (6) Someone with a cold might experience mild body aches and fatigue, but the flu often brings severe body aches, deep fatigue, chills, and a major headache. (7) In general, a cold is wet, with much congestion, a runny nose, and even runny eyes. (8) The flu, on the other hand, is far drier, marked by a dry cough.
Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Recognize the role of keystone, foundation species, and ecosystem engineers in shaping community structure.

Appreciate the complexities of ecosystem responses to environmental changes, including climate change and human activities.

Understand the effects of human-induced stresses on ecosystems, particularly in sensitive habitats like estuaries.

Comprehend the importance of species diversity in community stability and ecosystem function.

Definitions:

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the characteristics of the larger group from which it is drawn.

Volunteer Bias

A bias in research outcomes that occurs due to differences between those who choose to participate in studies and those who do not.

Correlational Method

A research method used to establish the degree of relationship (correlation) between two characteristics, events, or behaviors.

Alcohol Consumption

The act of drinking beverages containing ethanol, which can range from moderate intake to heavy or problematic drinking.