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A series of intense storms and rising water levels over the last s
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A series of intense storms and rising water levels over the last several years has resulted in (i) ________ in erosion on beaches across the country. As a result, many states are considering beach nourishment projects: replacing the large amounts of lost sediment with similar material either transported from other locations or manufactured. This new sand is usually (ii) _________ as a result of the processing methods used to manufacture it and therefore erodes faster, creating (iii) __________ cycle of erosion and replacement.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. an escalation | D. darker | G. an accelerated and expensive |
| B. a depletion | E. smaller-gained | H. an ineffective and unhygienic |
| C. a altercation | F. foul-smelling | I. a never-ending and inexplicable |
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Re: A series of intense storms and rising water levels over the last s
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16 Jul 2024, 10:51
16 Jul 2024, 10:51
why escalation and not depletion?
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16 Jul 2024, 20:20
16 Jul 2024, 20:20
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That the erosion (wearing away of rocks and other deposits on the earth's surface) is substantial is clear from the phrase "large amounts of lost sediment:' To escalate means to intensify or accelerate, and thus A is the correct answer.
D, E, and F could all be possibilities for Blank (ii), but the only option that would plausibly result in faster erosion is smaller-grained. The final blank requires some inference. Given the information we have that beach nourishment causes fast erosion, accelerated and never-ending are appropriate descriptions of the cycle of erosion and replacement. Ineffective is possible, but not as good a fit as the other two options. We understand the process, so it is not inexplicable, and we are given no reason to believe it is unhygienic. It is safe to assume that having to replace the sand again and again is expensive, so G is the best choice.
That the erosion (wearing away of rocks and other deposits on the earth's surface) is substantial is clear from the phrase "large amounts of lost sediment:' To escalate means to intensify or accelerate, and thus A is the correct answer.
D, E, and F could all be possibilities for Blank (ii), but the only option that would plausibly result in faster erosion is smaller-grained. The final blank requires some inference. Given the information we have that beach nourishment causes fast erosion, accelerated and never-ending are appropriate descriptions of the cycle of erosion and replacement. Ineffective is possible, but not as good a fit as the other two options. We understand the process, so it is not inexplicable, and we are given no reason to believe it is unhygienic. It is safe to assume that having to replace the sand again and again is expensive, so G is the best choice.
