A Walk Through the Rainbow with PACE, NASA, July 17th, 2020, Jessica Merzdorf
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What context clues help you verify the meaning of the word anthropogenic?
A) “naturally occurring minerals”
B) “things happening on the beach”
C) “Harmful algal blooms are not recent.”
D) “chemicals produced by humans”
The context clue that helps verify the meaning of the word "anthropogenic" is D) "chemicals produced by humans".
The correct answer is D) "chemicals produced by humans". The word "anthropogenic" refers to something that is caused or produced by humans. In this context, it is used to describe the "chemicals produced by humans".
To determine the meaning of the word "anthropogenic," we can look for context clues within the passage.
Option A, "naturally occurring minerals," does not provide any direct clues about the meaning of "anthropogenic." It refers to minerals that are naturally found in nature.
Option B, "things happening on the beach," is unrelated to the word "anthropogenic" and does not provide any relevant clues.
Option C, "Harmful algal blooms are not recent," does not directly explain the meaning of "anthropogenic." It mentions the topic of harmful algal blooms but does not provide a specific definition for the word.
Option D, "chemicals produced by humans," provides a clear context clue that helps verify the meaning of "anthropogenic." It indicates that "anthropogenic" refers to something created or produced by humans, specifically chemicals in this case.
Therefore, the correct answer is D) "chemicals produced by humans." This context clue helps us understand that "anthropogenic" means something caused or created by human activity.