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Exercise 9
Task reminder: Drag and drop the words from the box into the correct blanks. Each word can only be used once. Check grammar and meaning for each gap.
1. Neurodiversity
Word bank: [ concept ] [ variations ] [ contribute ] [ framework ] [ framing ]
Neurodiversity is a that recognises neurological differences — including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others — as natural of the human genome rather than disorders requiring cure. Advocates argue that neurodiverse individuals bring distinctive cognitive strengths — pattern recognition, hyperfocus, and creative thinking — that to organisations and societies. Critics of the note that it can understate the genuine challenges faced by people with significant support needs, and that neurodiversity as uniformly positive risks neglecting those who require substantial assistance.
Show Answer 2. Urban Farming Technology Word bank: [ stacked ] [ emerging ] [ yields ] [ consumption ] [ lighting ] Vertical farming — the practice of growing crops in layers inside controlled-environment buildings — is as a solution to food supply challenges in cities. By using LED lighting, hydroponics, and climate control, vertical farms can produce year-round regardless of outdoor weather. Water is up to ninety-five percent lower than conventional farming because water is continuously recycled. However, high energy costs — particularly for — remain the principal barrier to widespread commercial viability. Show Answer 3. Volcanic Eruptions Word bank: [ weaknesses ] [ intensity ] [ erupts ] [ explosive ] [ affect ] Volcanoes form at in Earth’s crust where magma from the mantle forces its way to the surface. The style and of an eruption depends on the composition of the magma: low-viscosity basaltic magma as relatively gentle lava flows, while high-viscosity magma traps gases that build pressure until a violent explosion occurs. Volcanic eruptions can cause immediate devastation through pyroclastic flows and ash falls, and can global climate for years by injecting sulphur dioxide into the stratosphere. Show Answer