Vocabulary Flashcard-Future Foods

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Which definition best matches the use of the word extract in the sentence below?
"Scientists work to extract nutrients from plants to create healthier food options."

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To obtain something from a source.

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The effects of _______ can include loss of animal habitats and changes in the Earth's climate.

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deforestation

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What can you infer about fossil fuels from the sentence: "Scientists are encouraging the use of clean energy to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels."?

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Fossil fuels are harmful to the environment.

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In which sentence does the word affordable mean reasonable in price? Options: Farmers worked to create an affordable solution to food shortages. She found the house affordable and decided to buy it.

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Farmers worked to create an affordable solution to food shortages.

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Researchers use advanced technology to _______ oils from plants for use in cooking and medicine.

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extract

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What can you infer about deforestation from the sentence: "The increasing rate of deforestation has raised concerns about climate change and the loss of wildlife."?

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It has negative effects on the environment.

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Select the word that best completes the sentence: "Burning _______ releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming."

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fossil fuels