This will have major around the world. Global unrest may become a problem as the world adapts to a new balance of power. Cheap, plentiful gas is also likely to make climate change worse, affecting the quality of life in the society. Although natural gas is considerably cleaner than petrol, its not completely clean and was always meant to be a ‘bridge' fuel, between fossil fuels (coal, petrol and nuclear power) and new, zero carbon forms of energy. Easy access to natural gas reduces the economic arguments for developing those clean energy alternatives.
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Correct answer: technical
Explanation: The word 'technical' describes the specific skills related to the process of fracking. It fits grammatically as an adjective modifying 'skills' and contextually aligns with the discussion of advanced methods in energy production.
Meaning: 'Technical' refers to skills or knowledge related to a specific field, particularly in technology or engineering.
Wrong options:
- scientific: 'Scientific' refers to knowledge based on the scientific method, which does not specifically relate to the practical skills needed for fracking.
- ignore: 'Ignore' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of skills.
- consequences: 'Consequences' is a noun that refers to results or effects, which does not apply to describing skills.
- social: 'Social' pertains to society or community, which is not relevant to the technical skills required for fracking.
- bigger: 'Bigger' is a comparative adjective that does not relate to the nature of skills in this context.
- wider: 'Wider' is a comparative adjective that does not describe skills and is not appropriate here.
- fuel: 'Fuel' is a noun that refers to a substance that provides energy, which does not relate to skills.
Correct answer: ignore
Explanation: The verb 'ignore' fits grammatically as it follows the structure of the sentence, indicating that the alternative to petrol cannot be overlooked. It aligns contextually with the discussion of the importance of fracking.
Meaning: 'Ignore' means to deliberately pay no attention to something.
Wrong options:
- scientific: 'Scientific' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action related to fracking.
- technical: 'Technical' is an adjective that does not function as a verb and does not fit in this context.
- consequences: 'Consequences' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
- social: 'Social' is an adjective that does not relate to the action of overlooking something.
- bigger: 'Bigger' is a comparative adjective that does not convey an action and is not appropriate here.
- wider: 'Wider' is a comparative adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
- fuel: 'Fuel' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
Correct answer: consequences
Explanation: The word 'consequences' fits grammatically as a plural noun that refers to the outcomes or effects of the changes in energy production. It aligns contextually with the implications discussed in the passage.
Meaning: 'Consequences' refers to the results or effects that follow an action or decision.
Wrong options:
- scientific: 'Scientific' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a result or effect.
- technical: 'Technical' is an adjective that does not relate to the outcomes of energy production.
- ignore: 'Ignore' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a result or effect.
- social: 'Social' is an adjective that does not convey the idea of outcomes or effects.
- bigger: 'Bigger' is a comparative adjective that does not describe consequences and is not appropriate here.
- wider: 'Wider' is a comparative adjective that does not fit as it does not describe outcomes.
- fuel: 'Fuel' is a noun that does not relate to the consequences of energy production.
Correct answer: social
Explanation: The word 'social' fits grammatically as an adjective that describes unrest, indicating issues related to society. It aligns contextually with the potential problems arising from changes in energy production.
Meaning: 'Social' pertains to society or the community and its interactions.
Wrong options:
- scientific: 'Scientific' is an adjective that does not relate to societal issues and is not appropriate here.
- technical: 'Technical' is an adjective that does not describe unrest in a societal context.
- ignore: 'Ignore' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of unrest.
- consequences: 'Consequences' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe unrest.
- bigger: 'Bigger' is a comparative adjective that does not relate to social issues.
- wider: 'Wider' is a comparative adjective that does not fit as it does not describe societal unrest.
- fuel: 'Fuel' is a noun that does not relate to social issues and is not appropriate here.
Correct answer: wider
Explanation: The word 'wider' fits grammatically as a comparative adjective that describes the extent of society affected by climate change. It aligns contextually with the discussion of the broader implications for quality of life.
Meaning: 'Wider' refers to a greater extent or scope, indicating a larger area or group.
Wrong options:
- scientific: 'Scientific' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the extent of society.
- technical: 'Technical' is an adjective that does not relate to the scope of society.
- ignore: 'Ignore' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a type of society.
- consequences: 'Consequences' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the extent of society.
- social: 'Social' is an adjective that does not convey the idea of a broader scope.
- bigger: 'Bigger' is a comparative adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the extent of society.
- fuel: 'Fuel' is a noun that does not relate to the scope of society and is not appropriate here.
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