Question

1. how is the concept of tooth decay treated differently in the two passages?

a in \a scratch tells all,\ the author details the importance of taking care of one’s teeth; in \hard facts,\ the author emphasizes the history of dental care.
b in \a scratch tells all,\ the author reveals the benefits of farming on oral hygiene; in \hard facts,\ the author shows the importance of good oral hygiene.
c in \a scratch tells all,\ the author describes the need for early awareness of dental problems; in \hard facts,\ the author describes the need for changes in dental practices.
d in \a scratch tells all,\ the author concentrates on the changes in agriculture and how they affect tooth decay; in \hard facts,\ the author concentrates on the importance of good oral hygiene.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "Hard Facts" focus on history of dental care? Unlikely, as the question is about tooth decay treatment. Eliminate.
• Option B: "A Scratch Tells All" about farming benefits? Not related to tooth decay treatment. Eliminate.
• Option C: "A Scratch Tells All" about early dental problem awareness, "Hard Facts" about changing dental practices. This matches how tooth decay concept (via dental problems/practices) is treated.
• Option D: "A Scratch Tells All" about agriculture affecting tooth decay, but the question is about tooth decay concept treatment, not agriculture's effect. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. In "A Scratch Tells All," the author describes the need for early awareness of dental problems; in "Hard Facts," the author describes the need for changes in dental practices.