Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

As 2023 closes as the warmest year on (1)_______________, there is growing global concern about the rise of extreme weather (2)________________ such as floods, droughts and heatwaves. The atmosphere and oceans are warming due to increasing (3)______________ of greenhouse gases, largely caused by burning fossil fuels. This has led to a greater risk of (4)___________________ rainfall and flooding. For every 1°C rise in average global temperature, the atmosphere can hold an extra 7% water vapour. When the right atmospheric 'triggers' are in place, this extra water vapour is (5)________________ as intense rainfall.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. record.

Context: The sentence talks about 2023 being the warmest year on record, meaning compared to all previous records.

Meaning of the words:

Record – correct, refers to documented measurement or data.
Blankness – irrelevant, means emptiness.
Absence – incorrect, does not fit the context.
Erasure – incorrect, means deletion.

Correct word: Record, because it refers to historical data showing 2023 as the warmest year.

Final Sentence: As 2023 closes as the warmest year on record, there is growing global concern about the rise of extreme weather.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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