After a verb i guess, but im pretty sure this is a trick question
Metaphors are used to represent the appearence of the snake. They create the meaning of a rough skinned, black and ribbed snake. The snake is similar to the appearence of a rounded tire. This gives the reader an imagination of what the snake looks like. Similes are also used in this poem to give a clear picture of the position of the snake. It appears the black snake looks very light and limp.
Answer:
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2.) Noted environmental researcher Roger Revelle
Blank B
1.) Local science club
Blank C:
3.) The Young Environmentalists' blog