Practicing Success
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence. A concerted effort has to be made in order to use our mineral resources in a planned and ________ manner. |
reserved collected preserved sustainable |
sustainable |
The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is sustainable. The sentence is about using mineral resources in a way that does not deplete them. The word "sustainable" means able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. In this context, it means using mineral resources in a way that does not use them up faster than they can be replenished. The other options are not as appropriate.
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