With which claim would the author of ""A Mountain Calling"" agree? A Private nature parks should be turned over to the U. S. Forest Service. B Rushing to see as much of a natural park as possible is sometimes necessary. C America finally has enough national parks to satisfy everyone’s needs. D Every American should try to visit a national park at least once in his or her life.

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.