Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Renewable energy is energy that is environment-friendly because it is ______ from renewable resources, that are naturally replenished.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. derived.
Context: The sentence discusses renewable energy and its source, emphasizing that it comes from renewable resources like sunlight, wind, etc.
Meaning of the words:
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Construed: Interpreted or understood (not suitable in the context of energy source).
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Derived: Obtained from a source.
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Deduced: Concluded or inferred from reasoning (not about physical origin).
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Found: Discovered or located (less precise in this context).
Correct word: Derived
It correctly conveys that renewable energy comes from renewable resources.
Final Sentence: Renewable energy is energy that is environment-friendly because it is derived from renewable resources, that are naturally replenished.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.