Select the correct answer.Read paragraph 2.[2] In the province of Echigo, where was my home, winter usually began with a heavy snow which came down fast and steady until only the thick, round ridge-poles of our thatched roofs could be seen. Then groups of laborers, with straw mats over their shoulders and big woven hats that looked like umbrellas, came and with broad wooden shovels cut tunnels through from one side of the street to the other. The snow was not removed from the middle of the street all winter. It lay in a long pile, towering far above the house-tops. The laborers cut steps, for they were carrying snow at intervals all winter, and we children used to climb up and run along the top. We played many games there, sometimes pretending we were knights rescuing a snow-bound village, or fierce brigands stealing upon it for an attack.How does the author develop her points about the snowy climate in this paragraph? A. by describing villagers’ emotional reactions to the coming snowfall B. by explaining her feelings regarding the laborers' difficult work C. by giving details about how the villagers prepared for long winters D. by reflecting on the long winters her family had endured to that point

Select the correct text in the passage.Which excerpt of paragraph 2 introduces the idea that the people of Echigo had to learn to live in the snow, rather than try to push or plow it out of the way?[2] In the province of Echigo, where was my home, winter usually began with a heavy snow which came down fast and steady until only the thick, round ridge-poles of our thatched roofs could be seen. Then groups of laborers, with straw mats over their shoulders and big woven hats that looked like umbrellas, came and with broad wooden shovels cut tunnels through from one side of the street to the other. The snow was not removed from the middle of the street all winter. It lay in a long pile, towering far above the house-tops. The laborers cut steps, for they were carrying snow at intervals all winter, and we children used to climb up and run along the top.  We played many games there, sometimes pretending we were knights rescuing a snow-bound village, or fierce brigands stealing upon it for an attack.

By the time the snow started to accumulate, it ________________ (snow) for hours.

Where does ice tend to freeze first and melt last? A. Shaded areas from trees and buildings B. On sunny portions of the roadway C. Inside tunnels D. At lower elevations

Identify which statement about the following paragraph is true. Last winter, during my study abroad semester in Ontario, I learned how to build a quinzee, which is a shelter made from snow. It is different from an igloo because it is meant to be a temporary shelter only and is usually constructed out of necessity for survival. Of course, while most of them were built for semi-permanent use by Inuit and Eskimo peoples, some were used just temporarily during hunting trips. Because snow shelters are intended for short-term use, the construction process is quick, but they are also more prone to collapsing which can injure or even kill the people inside. They are not big enough to stand up in, but a person can usually sit up in them. Source: Amber Wingfield, 2020.Multiple choice question.This paragraph uses repetition of key words, but they are repeated too much.This paragraph does not use repetition of key words and phrases, but it is still engaging and coherent.This paragraph does not use repetition of key words and phrases, but it should.This paragraph uses repetition of a key phrase, but it should repeat a key word as well.Need help? Review these concept resources.

Plants of snowy regions mainly include conifers like deodar and pine. These trees are conical in shape due to their sloping branches. In the heavy snowfall and extreme cold in these regions, their conical shape prevents the snow from accumulating on the tree and the thick bark helps the tree to withstand the cold.