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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46739 Saline water
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Scientists    have    long    stated    that    the    main    effect    of    global    wanning    is    the    melting    of    the    polar    ice    caps,    resulting    in    a    rise    in    sea    levels.    However,    as    we    the    theory    become    a    reality,    it    is    becoming    apparent    that    this    phenomenon    also    has    multifarious    secondary    effects.    Fresh    water    from    ice    caps    flows    into    the    sea    reducing    the    concentration    of    salt    in    the    water    and    thus    the    sea's    density.    Saline-dense    water    would    normally    sink    to    the    sea    bed    and    then    travel    to    warmer    equatorial    regions.    Concurrently,    the    warmer,    less    saline    water    in    warmer    parts    of    the    world    would    travel    along    the    sea    surface    to    the    poles,    where    its    salinity    would    increase    and    the    water    would    sink.    However,    as    the    salinity    of    polar    water    decreases,    this    ocean    process  slows    down.    This    cycle    is    vital,    however,    as    it    has    an    oxygenating    on    the    water    and    also    carries    nutrients    from    deeper    water    to    the    surface.    Therefore,    any  slowing  down    of    the    cycle    may    have    dramatic    consequences    for    sea    life.

consequently melting observe densely visible excess effect great

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Correct answer: observe

Explanation: The verb 'observe' fits grammatically as it is in the present tense, which aligns with the ongoing action of witnessing the theory becoming a reality. It also matches the context of scientists actively monitoring changes in global warming.

Meaning: 'Observe' means to watch or notice something carefully.

Wrong options:

  • consequently: 'Consequently' is an adverb indicating a result, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • melting: 'Melting' is a gerund that does not serve as a verb in this sentence structure.
  • densely: 'Densely' is an adverb describing how something is packed, which does not fit as a verb.
  • visible: 'Visible' is an adjective that describes something that can be seen, which does not fit as a verb.
  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not fit the grammatical structure needed for this blank.
  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that does not serve as a verb in this context.
  • excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as a verb.
Correct answer: melting

Explanation: The word 'melting' is a gerund that functions as a noun in this context, referring to the process of ice caps melting. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the source of fresh water flowing into the sea.

Meaning: 'Melting' refers to the process of becoming liquid due to heat.

Wrong options:

  • consequently: 'Consequently' is an adverb indicating a result, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • observe: 'Observe' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
  • densely: 'Densely' is an adverb that does not fit as a noun.
  • visible: 'Visible' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun.
  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun.
  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun but does not refer to the process of ice caps melting.
  • excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not relate to the melting process.
Correct answer: densely

Explanation: The adverb 'densely' describes the saline water, indicating its high concentration of salt. This fits grammatically and contextually as it modifies the noun 'water' to explain its salinity.

Meaning: 'Densely' means in a way that is closely packed or concentrated.

Wrong options:

  • consequently: 'Consequently' is an adverb indicating a result, which does not fit as a modifier for 'water.'
  • melting: 'Melting' is a gerund that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • observe: 'Observe' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as an adverb.
  • visible: 'Visible' is an adjective that does not describe the salinity of water.
  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not fit as a description of salinity.
  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that does not fit as a modifier for 'water.'
  • excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not describe the salinity of water.
Correct answer: consequently

Explanation: The adverb 'consequently' indicates a result or outcome of the previous statement about salinity increasing. It fits grammatically and contextually as it connects the cause of increased salinity to the effect of sinking.

Meaning: 'Consequently' means as a result or effect of something.

Wrong options:

  • observe: 'Observe' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as an adverb in this context.
  • melting: 'Melting' is a gerund that does not fit as an adverb.
  • densely: 'Densely' is an adverb that does not indicate a result.
  • visible: 'Visible' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb.
  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb.
  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb.
  • excess: 'Excess' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb.
Correct answer: effect

Explanation: The noun 'effect' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence, describing the impact of the ocean process on the water. It aligns with the context of discussing the consequences of the cycle.

Meaning: 'Effect' refers to a change that is a result or consequence of an action.

Wrong options:

  • consequently: 'Consequently' is an adverb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • melting: 'Melting' is a gerund that does not fit as a noun here.
  • densely: 'Densely' is an adverb that does not fit as a noun.
  • visible: 'Visible' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun.
  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun.
  • excess: 'Excess' is a noun but does not describe the impact on the water.

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