Most likely irony. Paradise is usually instilled in peoples' minds as somewhere refreshing and heavenly, and the next couple of words say "ahead of them is an empty oil-covered beach" which clearly objects with the paradise statement.
Many ecosystems are rich in natural resources like nutrient-rich soil, water, trees and fossil fuels. Excessive efforts to extract these resources like mining, logging and oil drilling contribute to ecosystem destruction
Answer:
American colonies were allowed a fairly large amount of self-rule
Explanation:
A vote is tied in the general assembly: 95 in favor, and 95 against. There are only two nations left: the United States and the much smaller nation ofSouth Korea. If the United States votes in favor and South Korea votes against, the result of the vote is: "(A) Both nations have an equal vote: it is a tie, and the resolution will not pass."