Which option is an example of a citation? a. several artists have tried to capture the movement of birds in flight, but they are often hindered by a lack of talent. b. migrating birds often stay in large groups for safety and companionship when they are flying south for the winter. c. hernandez, l. "flight." illustration. the artist's page. artists unlimited, 12 december 2010. web. 15 may 2012. d. this illustration of birds in flight shows the raw power and beauty of these majestic and misunderstood animals.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.