4. read the passage. the city of butte, montana, is situated in an area rich in minerals. the area was settled by prospectors who came to mine gold in the 1860s. later, silver- and copper-mining brought prosperity to the area. the town is named for a nearby butte, or flat-topped hill. which detail is least relevant to someone researching the history of montana mining? silver and copper have been mined in butte. the town is named after a nearby butte, or flat-topped hill. butte, montana, is in an area rich in minerals. gold prospectors settled the area.

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.