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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50566 Fish Dispersal
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Small  lakes  with  a  surface  area  of  less  than  100  ㎡  represent  the  majority  of  global  freshwater  ecosystems.  Many  of  these  lakes  are  found  in  ,  often  mountainous  areas  with  no  inflow  and  outflow.  Yet  in  most  of  these  lakes,  there  are  fish.  So  how  do  fish  reach  lakes  and  ponds  that  are  not  connected  to  other  bodies  of  water?  This  question  was  already  addressed  by  some  of  the  leading  natural  scientists  of  the  19th  century  such  as  Charles  Darwin,  Alfred  Russel  Wallace  and  Charles  Lyell,  who  all  came  to  the  same  conclusion  –  water  birds  must  be  responsible  for  fish  .  And  they  had  a  plausible  explanation  for  this:  fish  eggs  of  some  species  are  sticky  and  can  survive  for  some  time  out  of  water.  The  theory  is  thus  that  the  fish  eggs  stick  to  water  birds’      or  feet;  the  birds  then  fly  from  one  body  of  water  to  the  next,  where  the  fish    from  their  eggs.

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Correct answer: remote

Explanation: The word 'remote' describes areas that are far away from populated regions, which fits the context of small lakes being found in isolated locations. This aligns with the overall theme of the text discussing the characteristics of these lakes.

Meaning: 'Remote' refers to places that are distant or isolated from others.

Wrong options:

  • broad: 'Broad' means wide or extensive, which does not accurately describe the isolation of the areas where these lakes are found.
  • evolution: 'Evolution' refers to the process of change over time, which is unrelated to the geographical context of the lakes.
  • dispersal: 'Dispersal' refers to the act of spreading out, which does not describe the location of the lakes.
  • remote: This is the correct answer and should not be listed as a wrong option.
Correct answer: dispersal

Explanation: The term 'dispersal' refers to the act of spreading or distributing, which is appropriate in the context of how fish reach isolated lakes. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the process being discussed.

Meaning: 'Dispersal' means the act of spreading or scattering, particularly in relation to fish moving to new locations.

Wrong options:

  • broad: 'Broad' does not fit as it refers to width and does not relate to the movement of fish.
  • differ: 'Differ' means to be unlike or distinct, which does not apply to the context of fish reaching lakes.
  • hatch: 'Hatch' refers to the process of emerging from eggs, which is not relevant to how fish reach the lakes.
  • feathers: 'Feathers' are the plumage of birds and do not describe the action of fish moving to new locations.
Correct answer: feathers

Explanation: The word 'feathers' refers to the plumage of birds, which is relevant in the context of fish eggs sticking to birds as they travel. This maintains grammatical coherence and aligns with the surrounding text discussing the role of water birds.

Meaning: 'Feathers' are the soft, light structures that cover the bodies of birds.

Wrong options:

  • broad: 'Broad' does not fit as it refers to width and does not relate to the physical attributes of birds.
  • evolution: 'Evolution' refers to the process of change over time, which is unrelated to the physical characteristics of birds.
  • dispersal: 'Dispersal' refers to the act of spreading out, which does not describe a part of a bird's body.
  • hatch: 'Hatch' refers to the process of emerging from eggs, which is not relevant to the context of bird anatomy.
Correct answer: hatch

Explanation: The word 'hatch' refers to the process of emerging from eggs, which is appropriate in the context of fish developing from their eggs after being transported by birds. This fits grammatically and contextually with the surrounding text.

Meaning: 'Hatch' means to emerge from an egg, particularly in reference to young animals.

Wrong options:

  • broad: 'Broad' does not fit as it refers to width and does not relate to the process of fish development.
  • dispersal: 'Dispersal' refers to the act of spreading out, which does not describe the process of fish emerging from eggs.
  • differ: 'Differ' means to be unlike or distinct, which does not apply to the context of fish development.
  • feathers: 'Feathers' are unrelated to the process of fish emerging from eggs.

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