Question

unit: informed opinions through causal chains
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what does the word prosperity mean in paragraph 4 of the passage?
○ expansion
○ wealth
○ victory
○ well - being
reading passage
elephants and ivory
1 creamy in color and perfect for carving, ivory has long been sought after for art, for practical uses, and simply for its beauty. once considered as valuable as gold, ivory has several properties that have created and sustained its worth. it does not easily burn, it is generally unharmed by water, it polishes to a beautiful luster, and it is extremely durable. these were considerable virtues in the days before plastics. since then, ivorys beauty and peerless qualities have continued to make it immensely desirable.
unfortunately, the beauty of ivory comes at a terrible cost.
sources of ivory
2 although ivory comes from walruses, narwhals, and a few other animals, when most

Explanation:

The word "prosperity" generally refers to a state of being successful, especially in terms of wealth and well - being. Among the options, "wealth" is the closest in meaning as it represents a key aspect of what prosperity implies.

Answer:

B. wealth