answer:En français, cette phrase se traduit par : "L'utilisation d'énergie et l'irrigation ont augmenté pendant les années 1990 en accord avec la productivité, bien que la tendance soit maintenant plus ou moins constante." Pour mieux comprendre, c'est comme si on disait que durant les années 90, les gens ont utilisé plus d'énergie et d'eau pour arroser leurs plantes parce qu'ils travaillaient plus. Mais maintenant, cela ne change plus trop.

answer:To determine if these two sentences are paraphrases of each other, I will analyze the meaning and structure of each sentence step by step. Step 1: Identifying the main subject and action in each sentence - Sentence 1: The main subject is "the station" and the main action is "was built." - Sentence 2: The main subject is also "the station" and the main action is "was built." Step 2: Identifying the time and place of the action - Sentence 1: The station was built "in 1915" and "by the Connecticut Valley Railroad, New Haven and Hartford Railroad along the former New York line." - Sentence 2: The station was built "in 1915" and "along the former New York line from Connecticut Valley Railroad, New Haven and Hartford Railroad." Step 3: Comparing the paraphrasing elements - The subject, action, and time are the same in both sentences. - Regarding the place, Sentence 1 specifically mentions the station being built "by the Connecticut Valley Railroad, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad," while Sentence 2 states it was built "from Connecticut Valley Railroad, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad." The difference between "by" and "from" may suggest a slight difference in meaning—'by' indicates the builders, while 'from' might suggest that the construction materials came from those railroads. Conclusion: While the two sentences are very similar and mostly convey the same message, they are not perfect paraphrases due to the slight difference in meaning between "by" and "from." However, they are close in meaning and could be considered near-paraphrases.

answer:Sherri Mitchell is a Native American activist, attorney, and author belonging to the Penobscot Nation, a Native American tribe in Maine, United States. To answer the question about where Sherri Mitchell's tribe is organized as a First Nations band government, it is important to first understand the concepts of First Nations and band governments. First Nations is a term used in Canada to refer to indigenous peoples who are neither Inuit nor Métis. In the United States, similar terms used are Native American tribes, American Indian tribes, or simply tribes. Each tribe is distinct, having its own unique traditions, culture, and government structure. In Canada, many First Nations have a band government, which is a form of tribal governance recognized and operating under the jurisdiction of the Indian Act. The Penobscot Nation, Sherri Mitchell's tribe, is located in the northeastern region of the United States, specifically in Maine. Therefore, the Penobscot Nation is not considered a First Nations people in the Canadian sense. Instead, the Penobscot Nation is a federally recognized tribe that maintains a tribal government under the authority of the United States. The Penobscot Nation's government consists of a Tribal Council made up of elected officials who are responsible for administering the affairs of the tribe. The Penobscot Nation has a Chief, who is the highest-ranking official and the face of the tribe, and a Vice Chief, who works alongside the Chief in leadership and decision-making. The Tribal Council oversees and establishes policies, programs, and services that cater to the needs and well-being of the tribe and its enrolled members. The Penobscot Nation's territorial jurisdiction mainly comprises Indian Island, which is the tribal reservation in Old Town, Maine. This island is close to the Penobscot River, an essential waterway that has been historically significant for the tribe's culture and identity. The tribal government's responsibilities include managing natural resources, land use planning, economic development, education, health services, and maintaining cultural integrity within their community. In summary, Sherri Mitchell's tribe, the Penobscot Nation, is not organized as a First Nations band government because it is a federally recognized Native American tribe in the United States, and the term "First Nations band government" refers to indigenous governance in Canada. The Penobscot Nation does, however, have its tribal government, with its jurisdiction primarily on Indian Island in Old Town, Maine, where it governs and provides resources and services for its enrolled members.

answer:[3]. Let your tools soak in the solution for 30 minutes. Since you'll be cutting into the flesh of your tree, you want to make sure your tools are free of bacteria, pests, and toxins. Explanation: The correct answer is [3] because it talks about the importance of soaking the pruning tools in the bleach solution to ensure they are clean and free from bacteria, pests, and toxins before pruning the avocado tree. Now let me explain why other answers are wrong. [1] is wrong because it starts discussing when to prune the tree and how to do it, but the question is about the disinfecting process of tools. [2] is wrong because it talks about removing dead or diseased fruit and using insecticides, which is not related to the disinfection of pruning tools. [4] is wrong because it suggests wearing gloves and a mask, but it doesn't make sense and is not related to disinfecting the pruning tools. Also, the second sentence is confusing and unrelated.