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.
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