多选题The 1973 Endangered Species Act made into legal policy the concept that endangered species of wildlife are precious as part of a natural ecosystem. The nearly unanimous passage of this act in the United States Congress, reflecting the rising national popularity of environmentalism, masked a bitter debate. Affected industries clung to the former wildlife policy of valuing individual species according to their economic usefulness. {{U}}They fought to minimize the law's impact by limiting definitions of key terms,{{/U}} but they lost on nearly every issue. The act defined "wildlife" as almost all kinds of animals—from large mammals to invertebrates—and plants. "Taking" wildlife was defined broadly as any action that threatened an endangered species; areas vital to a species' survival could be federally protected as "critical habitats". Though these definitions legislated strong environmentalist goals, political compromises made in the enforcement of the act were to determine just what economic interests would be set aside for the sake of ecological stabilization. It can be inferred from the passage that if business interests had won the debate on provisions of the 1973 Endangered Species Act, which of the following would have resulted? A. Environmentalist concepts would not have become widely popular. B. The definitions of key terms of the act would have been more restricted. C. Enforcement of the act would have been more difficult. D. The act would have had stronger support from Congressional leaders; E. The public would have boycotted the industries that had the greatest impact in defining the act.

多选题Long after the day"s catch had been brought ashore, the smell of fish still ______ the air.

多选题The route was not ______: it was mazelike, confusing, and difficult to follow.

多选题Unlike some entertainers whose performances rarely vary, jazz great Louis Armstrong frequently ______ during his performances, spontaneously ______ new phrasing in existing songs.

多选题The scientist ______ the value of an interdisciplinary approach to environment studies, arguing such an approach was of paramount importance in promoting environmental literacy among students.

多选题A discerning publishing agent can ______ promising material from a mass of submissions, separating the good from the bad.

多选题The {{U}}transfer of heat and water vapor{{/U}} from the ocean to the air above it depends on a disequilibrium at the interface of the water and the air. Within about a millimeter of the water, air temperature is close to that of the surface water, and the air is nearly saturated with water vapor. But the differences, however small, are crucial, and the disequilibrium is maintained by air near the surface mixing with air higher up, which is typically appreciably cooler and lower in water-vapor content. The air is mixed by means of turbulence that depends on the wind for its energy. {{U}}As wind speed increases, so does turbulence, and thus the rate of heat and moisture transfer.{{/U}} Detailed understanding of this phenomenon awaits further study. An interacting—and complicating—phenomenon is wind-to-water transfer of momentum that occurs when waves are formed. When the wind makes waves, it transfers important amounts of energy—energy that is therefore not available to provide turbulence. For the following question, consider each of the choices separately and select all that apply. According to the passage, wind over the ocean generally does which of the following? A. Causes relatively cool, dry air to come into proximity with the ocean surface. B. Maintains a steady rate of heat and moisture transfer between the ocean and the air. C. Causes frequent changes in the temperature of the water at the ocean's surface.

多选题The two astronomers who simultaneously discovered Comet Hale-Bopp were ______: individuals pursuing astronomy as an interest, not as a profession.

多选题Jason was truly ______, for he squandered a great deal of money with no thought for the future.

多选题The dictator ______ democracy as the ______ of ordinary citizens in government affairs.

多选题Some scientists argue that carbon compounds play such a central role in life on Earth because of the possibility of ______ resulting from the carbon atom's ability to form an unending series of different molecules. A. diversity B. deviation C. variety D. reproduction E. stability F. replica

多选题In the valleys of northern Peru, the arid climate naturally ______ leather, textiles, and other organic materials, allowing scholars to create detailed ______ of the Moche society that once flourished there.

多选题Teachers who consider cartoons and comic books harmful to students" literacy skills often use class time to ______ these media.

多选题She apologized profusely, only to discover that her self-serving excuses failed to haw a ______ effect.

多选题The details of the agreement were so ______ that only a few people were capable of fully comprehending them.

多选题Although he attempted repeatedly to ______ her of her conviction of his insincerity, he was not successful; she remained ______ in her judgment. A. remind B. convince C. disabuse D. unfeigned E. indulgent F. adamant

多选题As painted by Constable, the scene is not one of bucolic ______; rather it shows a striking emotional and intellectual ______. A. intensity B. serenity C. nostalgia D. tension E. detachment F. placidity

多选题Displays in the Australian Museum"s exhibition on dinosaurs are designed to be touched, offering visitors ______ experience.

多选题The critics found the play ______, in that social message was unfortunately lost in the awkward twists and turns of the plot.

多选题Mary Shelley"s Frankenstein centers on a scientist"s ______, the overweening pride that makes him believe he can usurp nature.