Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Development.
Given word: Degradation
Meaning: The process of something being damaged or made worse.
Example: Pollution leads to the degradation of natural habitats.
Antonym: Development
Meaning: The process of growth, improvement, or positive progress.
Example: Sustainable development can help protect the environment while supporting human needs.
Meaning of the other words:
Demand: A need or desire for something.
Disaster: A sudden event causing great damage or loss.
Distribution: The act of giving out or spreading something.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.