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Difficulty: EasyIdentifying Synonymous Context Clues

In automated greenhouse farming, environmental sensors continuously track soil moisture to prevent desiccation, which refers to extreme dryness and dehydration of plant roots. If moisture levels drop below the required baseline, micro-misting nozzles activate immediately to restore balance. Without this rapid intervention, prolonged moisture loss can wither crops and drastically reduce seasonal harvest yields.

Based on the context clues in the passage, what does the word "desiccation" mean?

  1. A
    Immediate activation
  2. Severe dehydrationAnswer
  3. C
    Cold weather exposure
  4. D
    Excessive soil moisture

Answer

Severe dehydration
The author provides a direct definition immediately following the target word by stating that desiccation 'refers to extreme dryness and dehydration of plant roots.' Therefore, the option stating 'Severe dehydration' is the correct meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the target word in the passage
The target word 'desiccation' appears in the first sentence regarding greenhouse soil moisture.
Identifying the target word's sentence provides the immediate context needed to find surrounding clues.
2
Identify the synonymous restatement clause
The text provides an explicit definition set off by a comma: 'which refers to extreme dryness and dehydration of plant roots.'
Signal phrases like 'which refers to' signal a direct synonymous explanation of the preceding term.
3
Match the identified clue to the corresponding answer choice
The phrase 'extreme dryness and dehydration' directly aligns with 'Severe dehydration'.
Selecting the synonym established by the text ensures accurate comprehension without relying on outside assumptions.

Key Concept

Identifying synonymous restatement context clues within a passage
Estimated Time:45s
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Identifying Synonymous Context Clues

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