D is the correct answer because I read the book and I known
<span>"an enormous ornamental bat", because this is a humorous mental image, and
"as the atmospheric conditions demanded", because this is saying that the atmosphere and weather could make it necessary for someone to look a certain way (that's what is meant by putting on airs) rather than to actually stay dry or warm.</span>
The Pacific Rim<span> comprises the lands around the rim of the </span>Pacific Ocean<span>. The </span>Pacific Basin<span> includes the Pacific Rim and the </span>islands in the Pacific Ocean.<span> The Pacific Rim roughly overlaps with the geologic </span>Pacific Ring of Fire<span>.
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hope this helps you Victoria
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And hello - your dude Zane </span><span /><span>
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Sardonic comment is one when sharp humour is used in a disdainful manner.
