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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #52397 Radiation
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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.
Radiation  is  the  energy  that  comes  from  a    and  travels  through  space  at  the  speed  of  .  This  energy  has  an  electric  field  and  a  magnetic  field  associated  with  it  and  has  wave-like  properties.  You  could  also  call  radiation  “electromagnetic  waves”.  This  radiation  is  characterized  in  two  forms—ionizing  and  non-ionizing  radiation.  Ionizing  radiation  is  a  form  of  energy  that  acts  by    electrons  from  atoms  and  molecules  of  materials  that  include  air,  water,  and  living  tissue.  Ionizing  radiation  can    unseen  and  pass  through  these  materials.  Non-ionizing  radiation  is  a  form  of  radiation  with  less  energy  than  ionizing  radiation.  Unlike  ionizing  radiation,  non-ionizing  radiation  does  not  remove  electrons  from  atoms  or  molecules  of  materials  that    air,  water,  and  living  tissue.

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Correct answer: source

Explanation: The word 'source' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates the origin of radiation, aligning with the context of the sentence which discusses where radiation comes from. It is the only option that logically completes the idea of radiation originating from a specific point.

Meaning: 'Source' refers to the place or thing from which something originates or can be obtained, in this case, the origin of radiation.

Wrong options:

  • snares: Snares are traps for capturing animals and do not relate to the concept of radiation; thus, it does not fit contextually or grammatically.
  • sorrow: Sorrow refers to a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment, which is unrelated to the scientific context of radiation.
  • safety: Safety refers to the condition of being protected from harm, which does not logically connect to the concept of radiation's origin.
Correct answer: light

Explanation: The word 'light' is the correct choice as it refers to the speed at which electromagnetic radiation travels, which is a well-known scientific fact. It fits both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Light' in this context refers to electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, and it also represents the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.

Wrong options:

  • legion: Legion refers to a large group of people or things, which does not relate to the speed of radiation and is not a scientific term in this context.
  • lament: Lament means to express sorrow or regret, which is irrelevant to the topic of radiation and its speed.
  • lease: Lease refers to a contractual agreement for renting property, which has no connection to the concept of light or radiation.
Correct answer: removing

Explanation: The word 'removing' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it describes the action performed by ionizing radiation. It logically completes the sentence by explaining how ionizing radiation interacts with electrons.

Meaning: 'Removing' means to take something away or eliminate it, in this case, electrons from atoms and molecules.

Wrong options:

  • repairman: Repairman refers to a person who fixes things, which does not fit the context of radiation's action on electrons.
  • reports: Reports are documents or statements that convey information, which is unrelated to the action of ionizing radiation.
  • rename: Rename means to give a new name to something, which does not apply to the process of ionizing radiation affecting electrons.
Correct answer: travel

Explanation: The word 'travel' is a verb that correctly describes the action of radiation moving through space. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it conveys the ability of radiation to move unseen.

Meaning: 'Travel' means to move from one place to another, which in this context refers to the movement of radiation through various materials.

Wrong options:

  • tension: Tension refers to the state of being stretched or strained, which does not apply to the movement of radiation.
  • thumbs: Thumbs are digits on the hand and do not relate to the concept of radiation or its movement.
  • towering: Towering means to be very tall or high, which does not fit the context of radiation's ability to move.
Correct answer: include

Explanation: The word 'include' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, indicating that air, water, and living tissue are part of the materials affected by non-ionizing radiation. It completes the sentence logically.

Meaning: 'Include' means to contain as part of a whole, indicating that air, water, and living tissue are among the materials that non-ionizing radiation does not affect.

Wrong options:

  • insane: Insane refers to a state of mental illness, which is irrelevant to the context of radiation and its effects.
  • irresponsible: Irresponsible describes a lack of responsibility, which does not relate to the scientific discussion of radiation.
  • inspiration: Inspiration refers to a feeling of enthusiasm or creativity, which does not fit the context of materials affected by radiation.

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