The rate of erosion of continents is measured by the: reduction in elevation of mountains quantity of sediments in the ocean sediment load of the major rivers of the world

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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being untruthful

eating too much

overstaying one's welcom

this is that correct answer.