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The research on otters environmental requirements is surprisingly (i)
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The research on otters’ environmental requirements is surprisingly (i)_____. One reason for this has to do with the estimation of how much they use different areas. Doing so may be (ii)_____ in some kinds of terrain, such as Shetland where the Eurasian otters are active in daytime and have clear individual markings. There it is possible to identify the individuals over stretches of coast of a few kilometers and to see what kinds of coast they use. However, the field conditions are (iii)_____.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. straightforward | D. quite problematic | G. routine |
| B. controversial | E. relatively simple | H. deceptive |
| C. difficult | F. largely unnecessary | I. exceptional |
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Re: The research on otters environmental requirements is surprisingly (i)
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The use of "may be" with (ii) indicates that (i) & (ii) are antonyms / contrasting.
The use of "however" with (iii) indicates that the "field conditions" of the "kinds of terrain" that are like Shetland are rare, uncommon, or deviating from the usual, which is a factor of the research being (i) or not being (ii).
The use of "however" with (iii) indicates that the "field conditions" of the "kinds of terrain" that are like Shetland are rare, uncommon, or deviating from the usual, which is a factor of the research being (i) or not being (ii).
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The correct words for the blanks are (i) difficult, (ii) relatively simple, and (iii) exceptional.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): C. difficult
The passage begins by stating that the research is "surprisingly" something, and then it immediately provides a reason for this quality: "estimation... is surprisingly hard." This implies the research is generally challenging. Therefore, difficult is the best fit.
- Blank (ii): E. relatively simple
The sentence describes the conditions in Shetland, an example where estimating how much otters use an area is easy. Otters are active during the day and have clear markings, making it possible to identify individuals. The phrase relatively simple perfectly captures the ease of research in this specific location.
- Blank (iii): I. exceptional
The word "However" signals a contrast between the situation in Shetland and the general conditions of the field. The conditions in Shetland, which make the research relatively simple, are not the norm. Therefore, these conditions are exceptional, meaning they are unusual or not typical of most research environments.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): C. difficult
The passage begins by stating that the research is "surprisingly" something, and then it immediately provides a reason for this quality: "estimation... is surprisingly hard." This implies the research is generally challenging. Therefore, difficult is the best fit.
- Blank (ii): E. relatively simple
The sentence describes the conditions in Shetland, an example where estimating how much otters use an area is easy. Otters are active during the day and have clear markings, making it possible to identify individuals. The phrase relatively simple perfectly captures the ease of research in this specific location.
- Blank (iii): I. exceptional
The word "However" signals a contrast between the situation in Shetland and the general conditions of the field. The conditions in Shetland, which make the research relatively simple, are not the norm. Therefore, these conditions are exceptional, meaning they are unusual or not typical of most research environments.
