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For decades, astronomers debated the unique composition of the dwarf planet's atmosphere. Early models suggested it was mostly nitrogen, but newer data from deep-space probes began to shed light on its true chemical makeup, revealing significant traces of methane gas. This fresh evidence finally allowed scientists to reject older hypotheses and construct a much clearer picture of the outer solar system's history.

As it is used in the passage, what does the phrase 'shed light on' most nearly mean?

  1. clarifyCevap
  2. B
    physically illuminate
  3. C
    discard or cast off
  4. D
    ignite or set on fire

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clarify
The correct answer is the option that matches the meaning of clarifying or explaining. In the passage, new probe data helps resolve a long-running debate by providing information about the atmosphere's true composition, which helps scientists form a 'clearer picture' of the planet.

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1
Locate the phrase in the passage and identify surrounding clues.
The text states that the data 'began to shed light on its true chemical makeup, revealing significant traces of methane gas.'
Analyzing the immediate sentence shows that the phrase leads to new information being revealed.
2
Examine the subsequent sentence to understand the overall effect of the data.
The next sentence explains that this evidence helped scientists 'construct a much clearer picture.'
Making a 'clearer picture' is synonymous with clarifying or explaining a mystery.

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