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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50507 Tornadoes
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As  the  climate  ,  it's  putting  more  heat  into  the  atmosphere  and  creating  more  energy  that  can    tornadoes.  Large  December  tornadoes  are  rare  because  December  tends  to  be  cool  —  but  the  U.S.  is  experiencing  unusual  warmth  this  year,  including  over  the  Gulf  of  Mexico,  where  the  heat  that  fuels  tornado-forming  thunderstorms  .

originates feed warms gather disseminates

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Correct answer: warms

Explanation: The word 'warms' is a verb in the present tense that correctly describes the ongoing action of the climate increasing in temperature. This fits grammatically as it aligns with the subject 'climate' and maintains the present continuous context of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Warms' means to increase in temperature or to make something warmer.

Wrong options:

  • gather: The verb 'gather' means to collect or assemble, which does not fit the context of climate change and temperature increase.
  • disseminates: The verb 'disseminates' means to spread or distribute widely, which does not relate to the action of temperature change.
  • feed: The verb 'feed' is used in the context of providing energy but does not describe the action of the climate itself.
  • originates: The verb 'originates' means to begin or arise from, which does not fit the context of describing the climate's action.
Correct answer: feed

Explanation: The verb 'feed' is used here to indicate that the energy created by the warming climate is providing sustenance or fuel for tornadoes. This fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the relationship between energy and tornado formation.

Meaning: 'Feed' means to provide something necessary for growth or development, in this case, energy for tornadoes.

Wrong options:

  • gather: The verb 'gather' does not fit as it implies collection rather than providing energy.
  • disseminates: The verb 'disseminates' means to spread information or ideas, which does not apply to the context of energy for tornadoes.
  • warms: The verb 'warms' describes an action related to temperature, not the provision of energy to tornadoes.
  • originates: The verb 'originates' means to come from a source, which does not fit the context of energy supply.
Correct answer: originates

Explanation: The verb 'originates' indicates the source of the heat that fuels tornado-forming thunderstorms. This fits grammatically as it aligns with the subject 'heat' and provides a clear understanding of where the heat comes from.

Meaning: 'Originates' means to begin or come from a particular source.

Wrong options:

  • gather: The verb 'gather' does not fit as it implies collection rather than indicating a source.
  • disseminates: The verb 'disseminates' means to spread or distribute, which does not apply to the source of heat.
  • feed: The verb 'feed' implies providing energy but does not indicate the source of the heat itself.
  • warms: The verb 'warms' describes an action of increasing temperature, not the origin of the heat.

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