Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 12

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Street skateboarding and vert skateboarding differ in several ways. (2) Street skateboarding takes place in outdoor public areas where there are staircases, benches, walls, and sidewalks. (3) In contrast, vert skateboarding usually takes place in skate parks with ramps or bowls. (4) Another major difference is the tricks performed in each type of skateboarding. (5) Street skaters use a style called the grind, which involves scraping their boards' axles against objects such as stairway handrails. (6) They also perform tricks that involve kicking the board to flip it into the air. (7) Vert skaters, on the other hand, use the steep walls of the ramps or bowls to pick up speed and gain "air time" at the edges. (8) While airborne, they perform different flips and spins. (9) To achieve these tricks, they use boards that are wider and flatter than street boards, which have upturned noses and tails to aid kicking.
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates contrast or comparison?

• A) Sentence 3
• B) Sentence 7
• C) Sentence 9

Identify the unique traits and classifications of specific fungal groups and their phylogenetic relationships.

Recognize the adaptations and interactions between fungi and their hosts, including parasitism and mutualism.

Explain the significance of reproductive structures and stages in fungi, including their role in the life cycle and reproduction.

Understand the applied aspects of fungi in food production and other industries.

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Definitions:

Surplus

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; in economic terms, this can refer to excess supply over demand in a market, leading to lower prices.

Shortage

A condition where there's more market demand for a product or service than what is supplied.

Equilibrium Price

The rate at which the volume of goods available meets the volume of goods sought.

Surpluses

The amount by which supply exceeds demand, often referring to goods, services or public finances.