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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