IPMAT Indore 2020
VA
Vocabulary
Easy
Coral reefs are one of the most ___________, biologically complex, and diverse marine ecosystems on Earth. This ecosystem is one of the ___________ paradoxes of the biosphere: how do clear, and thus nutrient-poor, waters support such ___________ and productive communities?
Coral reefs are one of the most ___________, biologically complex, and diverse marine ecosystems on Earth. This ecosystem is one of the ___________ paradoxes of the biosphere: how do clear, and thus nutrient-poor, waters support such ___________ and productive communities?
Correct Option: 2
- common, sensitive, fruitful:
- Common: Ordinary or usual. Not fitting in the context of describing coral reefs, which are unique.
- Sensitive: Easily affected or delicate. While it could describe coral reefs, "fragile" is a better fit.
- Fruitful: Producing good results; productive. Fits well but not as strong as "prolific."
- fragile, fascinating, prolific:
- Fragile: Easily broken or damaged. Fits well in describing coral reefs.
- Fascinating: Extremely interesting. Fits well in describing the paradox.
- Prolific: Producing in large quantities. Fits well in describing productive communities.
- deep, strange, exuberant:
- Deep: Extending far down from the top. Not specific to coral reefs, which are found in shallow waters.
- Strange: Unusual or surprising. Not the best fit for the context.
- Exuberant: Full of energy and excitement. Not fitting for describing marine communities.
- frail, unrecognized, wealthy:
- Frail: Weak and delicate. Fits but not as well as "fragile."
- Unrecognized: Not identified or acknowledged. Not fitting for well-known coral reefs.
- Wealthy: Having a lot of resources. Not fitting in the context of nutrient-poor waters.
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