Decide which item would best check the reliability of each statement.

This book says Jim Robin is still an astronaut.

A check copyright date
B check author's background
C check another reference

I think that the answer would be C. Hope it helps :)

Explanation:

Jim Robin is a former naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer, and NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of six Space Shuttle missions and is the only American to have commanded five spaceflight missions.

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.  

the answer is love is powerful hop this