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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37113 Green spaces
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Green  spaces  contribute  significantly  to  a    in  soil  and  aerial  temperatures  during  spells  of  hot  weather,  so  contributing  to  human  wellbeing.  In  the  garden  ,  there  is,  however,  little  information  as  to  what  extent  various  types  of  plants    in  their  cooling  potential  and  how  certain  planting  combinations  may  maximize  cooling  under  a  scenario  of    rainfall  and  minimal  water  inputs.

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Correct answer: production

Explanation: The word 'production' fits grammatically as it refers to the process of generating or creating something, which aligns with the context of green spaces contributing to soil and temperature management. It is a noun that complements the verb 'contribute' and matches the overall theme of environmental benefits.

Meaning: 'Production' means the act of creating or generating something, in this case, referring to the generation of beneficial effects in soil and temperature.

Wrong options:

  • genesis: 'Genesis' refers to the origin or beginning of something, which does not fit the context of ongoing contributions to soil and temperature.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' implies an ending or final result, which is contrary to the idea of continuous contribution from green spaces.
  • purification: 'Purification' refers to the process of making something clean or pure, which does not relate to the context of contributions to soil and temperature.
Correct answer: context

Explanation: The word 'context' is appropriate as it refers to the circumstances or conditions surrounding a particular situation, which is relevant when discussing the information available about plants in the garden. It fits grammatically as a noun that complements the phrase 'little information as to.'

Meaning: 'Context' means the circumstances or background information that helps to understand a situation better, in this case, the conditions in the garden.

Wrong options:

  • background: 'Background' refers to the setting or environment but does not specifically indicate the information needed to understand the situation as 'context' does.
  • level: 'Level' refers to a specific height or degree, which does not convey the idea of surrounding information or conditions.
  • volume: 'Volume' typically refers to the amount of space something occupies or the quantity of something, which does not fit the context of information.
Correct answer: differ

Explanation: The word 'differ' is suitable as it indicates variation or distinction among the types of plants regarding their cooling potential. It fits grammatically as a verb that aligns with the subject 'various types of plants.'

Meaning: 'Differ' means to be unlike or distinct in nature, which in this context refers to the varying cooling abilities of different plants.

Wrong options:

  • confer: 'Confer' means to grant or bestow, which does not fit the context of comparing plant characteristics.
  • alterante: 'Alterante' is not a standard English word; the intended word might be 'alternate,' which implies substitution rather than variation in characteristics.
  • defer: 'Defer' means to postpone or yield to someone else's opinion, which does not relate to the comparison of plant types.
Correct answer: low

Explanation: The word 'low' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes a minimal level of rainfall, which is relevant to the discussion of plant cooling potential. It is an adjective that modifies 'rainfall' appropriately.

Meaning: 'Low' means below a normal or expected level, indicating insufficient rainfall in this context.

Wrong options:

  • total: 'Total' refers to the complete amount, which contradicts the idea of minimal rainfall being discussed.
  • high: 'High' indicates a large amount, which is the opposite of what is needed in this context regarding rainfall levels.
  • ranged: 'Ranged' suggests variation or extent, which does not specifically indicate the level of rainfall required in this context.

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