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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #41770 Our Ecosystem
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The text below is from a blog post about the challenges and rewards of urban beekeeping. In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
* Drag the correct answer into all target fields
Urban  beekeeping  has  become  a  fascinating  hobby  for  city  dwellers,  merging  environmental  activism  with  the  joys  of  caring  for  bees.  In  the  heart  of  the  city,  rooftops  and  balconies  have  turned  into    for  these  crucial  pollinators.  Beekeepers  must  select  the  right    of  bees,  one  that  is  adaptable  and  gentle,  suited  for  urban  environments.  Maintaining  a  hive  in  the  city  also  requires  understanding  local  ,  as  some  areas  have  restrictions.  Despite  these  challenges,  the  reward  of  harvesting  your  own    underscores  the  importance  of  bees  in  our  ecosystem.

ordinances obstacles species produce honey sanctuaries regulations

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Correct answer: sanctuaries

Explanation: The word 'sanctuaries' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a safe place for bees, aligning with the context of urban beekeeping where rooftops and balconies serve as protective environments for pollinators.

Meaning: Sanctuaries refer to safe spaces or places of refuge, particularly for animals or plants.

Wrong options:

  • obstacles: Obstacles are challenges or barriers, which do not fit the context of a safe space for bees.
  • produce: Produce refers to agricultural products, which does not relate to the concept of a safe haven for bees.
  • species: Species refers to a group of organisms, which does not fit as a description of a place.
  • ordinances: Ordinances are laws or regulations, which do not describe a physical space for bees.
  • honey: Honey is a product made by bees, not a place where they are kept.
Correct answer: species

Explanation: The term 'species' is appropriate as it refers to a specific group of bees that beekeepers must select, fitting both grammatically and contextually in the sentence about choosing the right type of bees for urban environments.

Meaning: Species refers to a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Wrong options:

  • obstacles: Obstacles refer to challenges, which do not fit the context of selecting a type of bee.
  • produce: Produce refers to agricultural products, which is unrelated to the selection of bee types.
  • ordinances: Ordinances are laws, which do not pertain to the biological classification of bees.
  • sanctuaries: Sanctuaries refer to safe spaces, which do not fit the context of selecting a type of bee.
Correct answer: ordinances

Explanation: The word 'ordinances' fits grammatically as it refers to local laws or regulations that govern beekeeping, which is essential knowledge for beekeepers in urban settings.

Meaning: Ordinances are laws or regulations enacted by a local authority, particularly relevant to beekeeping restrictions.

Wrong options:

  • obstacles: Obstacles refer to challenges, which do not fit the context of legal requirements for beekeeping.
  • produce: Produce refers to agricultural products, which is unrelated to legal regulations.
  • species: Species refers to types of organisms, which does not fit the context of legal requirements.
  • sanctuaries: Sanctuaries refer to safe spaces, which do not pertain to legal aspects of beekeeping.
Correct answer: honey

Explanation: The word 'honey' is the correct choice as it is the product harvested from bees, fitting both grammatically and contextually in the sentence about the rewards of beekeeping.

Meaning: Honey is a sweet substance made by bees from nectar, which is the end product of beekeeping.

Wrong options:

  • obstacles: Obstacles refer to challenges, which do not fit the context of a product harvested from bees.
  • produce: Produce refers to agricultural products in general, which is too broad and does not specifically refer to what bees produce.
  • ordinances: Ordinances are laws, which do not relate to the product of beekeeping.
  • species: Species refers to types of organisms, which does not fit as a product of beekeeping.

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