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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #41883 Phenomenon
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The text below is an educational piece about the migration patterns of monarch butterflies. 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.
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Monarch  butterflies  are  renowned  for  their  long-distance  migration,  a  phenomenon  that  has  intrigued  scientists  for  decades.  Each  year,  they  embark  on  a  journey  of  thousands  of  miles,  traveling  from  North  America  to  the  warmer  climates  of  central  Mexico.  What  is  remarkable  about  this  migration  is  the    of  butterflies  that  participate,  relying  on  a  combination  of  environmental  cues  and  an  inherited    map  to  navigate.  These  cues  include  the  position  of  the  sun  and  the  earth's  magnetic  field.  Along  their  journey,  monarchs  face  numerous  challenges,  including  habitat  loss  and  changes  in    patterns  due  to  climate  change.  Despite  these  obstacles,  the  monarchs'  arrival  at  their  wintering  grounds  in  the  oyamel  fir  forests  is  a  sight  to  behold,  as  trees  become  blanketed  in  a  vibrant    of  orange  and  black.  

multitude colours temperature climate instinctual deforestation magnetic

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Correct answer: multitude

Explanation: The word 'multitude' refers to a large number of butterflies participating in the migration, fitting grammatically as a noun that describes quantity. It aligns with the context of discussing the impressive scale of the migration.

Meaning: 'Multitude' means a large number or a great quantity of something.

Wrong options:

  • magnetic: 'Magnetic' is an adjective that describes something related to magnetism, which does not fit as it does not refer to a number or quantity.
  • deforestation: 'Deforestation' is a noun that refers to the clearing of trees, which is unrelated to the number of butterflies.
  • colours: 'Colours' is a plural noun that refers to hues, which does not fit the context of quantity in this sentence.
  • climate: 'Climate' is a noun that refers to weather patterns, which does not pertain to the number of butterflies.
  • instinctual: 'Instinctual' is an adjective that describes something related to instinct, which does not fit as it does not refer to quantity or number.
  • temperature: 'Temperature' is a noun that refers to the degree of heat, which is unrelated to the number of butterflies.
Correct answer: instinctual

Explanation: The term 'instinctual' is an adjective that describes the map as being based on instinct, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the nature of the navigation method used by the butterflies.

Meaning: 'Instinctual' refers to something that is done by instinct rather than learned behavior.

Wrong options:

  • magnetic: 'Magnetic' is an adjective that describes something related to magnetism, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the map.
  • deforestation: 'Deforestation' is a noun that refers to the clearing of trees, which is irrelevant to the context of navigation.
  • climate: 'Climate' is a noun that refers to weather patterns, which does not describe the type of map used for navigation.
  • colours: 'Colours' is a plural noun that refers to hues, which does not fit as it does not describe the map.
  • temperature: 'Temperature' is a noun that refers to the degree of heat, which is unrelated to the concept of a map.
Correct answer: climate

Explanation: The word 'climate' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the long-term weather patterns affecting the butterflies' migration. It is contextually appropriate as it relates to the challenges faced due to climate change.

Meaning: 'Climate' refers to the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

Wrong options:

  • magnetic: 'Magnetic' is an adjective that describes something related to magnetism, which does not fit as it does not pertain to weather patterns.
  • deforestation: 'Deforestation' is a noun that refers to the clearing of trees, which is not relevant to weather patterns.
  • colours: 'Colours' is a plural noun that refers to hues, which does not relate to climate or weather.
  • instinctual: 'Instinctual' is an adjective that describes something related to instinct, which does not fit in the context of weather patterns.
  • temperature: 'Temperature' is a noun that refers to the degree of heat, which is too specific and does not encompass the broader concept of climate.
Correct answer: colours

Explanation: The term 'colours' is a plural noun that describes the vibrant hues of orange and black that blanket the trees, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the visual aspect of the butterflies' arrival.

Meaning: 'Colours' refers to the different hues or shades that can be seen, in this case, the orange and black of the butterflies.

Wrong options:

  • magnetic: 'Magnetic' is an adjective that describes something related to magnetism, which does not fit as it does not pertain to visual aspects.
  • deforestation: 'Deforestation' is a noun that refers to the clearing of trees, which is unrelated to the visual description of the butterflies.
  • climate: 'Climate' is a noun that refers to weather patterns, which does not describe the visual aspect of the butterflies' arrival.
  • instinctual: 'Instinctual' is an adjective that describes something related to instinct, which does not fit in the context of visual description.
  • temperature: 'Temperature' is a noun that refers to the degree of heat, which is not relevant to the description of colors.

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