Rearrange the following sentences and answer the given questions.
A. This accelerated warming, known as Arctic amplification, has drawn significant concern among climate experts.
B. Studies further reveal that if current trends continue, the Arctic could experience ice-free summers within this century.
C. Scientists attribute this rapid ice loss to global climate change, which has intensified over the past few decades.
D. The Arctic region is witnessing an alarming rate of glacier melting due to rising global temperatures.
E. The melting of these glaciers not only raises sea levels but also disrupts marine ecosystems and weather patterns worldwide.
F. Some recent research highlights that the Arctic is warming at least twice as fast as the global average.
G. Therefore, global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are critical to slow down these changes and protect fragile ecosystems.
Two columns are given below. Column I contains two words, while Column II lists several words/phrases. Select the option that correctly pairs each word in Column I with its appropriate replacement(s) from Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| P . accelerated | 1. easily broken |
| Q. fragile | 2. quickened |
| 3. strengthened | |
| 4. delicate |
Correct Answer :
P–2 and Q–4
Solution :
The correct option is P–2 and Q–4.
Let's analyze the words given in Column I and find their correct replacement options from Column II based on their contextual meaning in the passage:
1. Word P: "accelerated"
In sentence A ("This accelerated warming..."), the word "accelerated" means caused to move faster, sped up, or quickened.
Looking at Column II:
• 1. easily broken - Incorrect
• 2. quickened - Correct synonym/replacement for "accelerated"
• 3. strengthened - Incorrect
• 4. delicate - Incorrect
Therefore, word P pairs with 2 (P–2).
2. Word Q: "fragile"
In sentence G ("...protect fragile ecosystems"), the word "fragile" means easily damaged, delicate, or vulnerable.
Looking at Column II:
• 1. easily broken - Close in literal meaning, but "delicate" is the precise term used for fragile ecosystems.
• 2. quickened - Incorrect
• 3. strengthened - Incorrect
• 4. delicate - Correct synonym/replacement for "fragile"
Therefore, word Q pairs with 4 (Q–4).
Combining these pairs gives P–2 and Q–4, which corresponds to the correct answer choice.
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