Answer laterQuestion : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: throwing
Option 2: catching
Option 3: sieving
Option 4: leaving
Correct Answer: leaving
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word leaving fits contextually, indicating that the water passes through at least one electric power plant before leaving the country.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
Option 1: for
Option 2: with
Option 3: through
Option 4: beneath
Correct Answer: through
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The sentence suggests that water falling in 93% of Switzerland passes through at least one electric power plant before leaving the country. Through implies a process of passing or moving, which makes sense in the context of the water passing through the power plant.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: chosen
Option 2: plotted
Option 3: glued
Option 4: used
Correct Answer: used
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word used fits in the blank to convey that the glacial meltwaters are utilised for hydropower. The sentence then suggests that the glacial meltwaters serve as a source of energy, specifically for hydropower generation.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
Option 1: stage
Option 2: energy
Option 3: cooking
Option 4: air
Correct Answer: energy
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The term that appropriately fits in the blank and maintains the context is energy. The complete sentence would be: "melting glaciers help to supply energy for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's energy supply."
This reflects the idea that the energy generated from melting glaciers is crucial for meeting the nation's energy needs.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: compensate
Option 2: surrender
Option 3: slate
Option 4: stall
Correct Answer: compensate
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The sentence suggests that melting glaciers play a role in compensating for low rainfall during droughts by filling reservoirs to supply the nation's water needs. Compensate in this context means to make up for or offset the effects of low rainfall.
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