UBC expeditions to the Canadian Arctic

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This summer, 41 UBC alumni and friends participated in expeditions to the Canadian Arctic and the legendary Northwest Passage. Presentations, conversations and learning accompanied their exploration of the great aboard the Russian-flagged Akademik Ioffe, designed and built in Finland as a scientific research vessel in 1989. Her bridge was open to passengers virtually 24 hours a day. Experts on presented on topics including climate change, wildlife, Inuit culture and history, and early European explorers. UBC professor Michael Byers presented on the issue of Arctic sovereignty, a cause of debate as ice melts, new shipping routes open, and natural resources accessible. Recommended pre-trip reading was late UBC alumnus Pierre Bertons book, The Arctic Grail.

sparing outdoors growing break become board indoors

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Correct answer: outdoors
Explanation: The word 'outdoors' fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that describes the natural environment outside, which aligns with the context of exploration. The phrase 'exploration of the great outdoors' is a common expression that emphasizes the vastness and beauty of nature.
Meaning: 'Outdoors' refers to the open air or natural environment outside of buildings.
Wrong options:
indoors: 'Indoors' refers to being inside a building, which contradicts the context of exploration in nature.
break: 'Break' is a noun that typically refers to a pause or interruption, which does not fit the context of exploration.
board: 'Board' is a noun that refers to a flat piece of material or the act of getting on a vehicle, which does not relate to the natural environment.
sparing: 'Sparing' is an adjective that means limited or frugal, which does not fit the context of describing a place for exploration.
growing: 'Growing' is an adjective that describes something that is increasing in size or amount, which does not apply to the context of the outdoors.
become: 'Become' is a verb that indicates a change of state, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: board
Explanation: The term 'board' is used as a noun here, referring to the people present on the vessel. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the experts who are present to give presentations.
Meaning: 'Board' refers to the group of people who are on a ship or other vehicle.
Wrong options:
indoors: 'Indoors' does not fit as it refers to being inside a building, which is not relevant to the context of the ship.
outdoors: 'Outdoors' refers to the natural environment outside, which does not apply to the context of people on the ship.
break: 'Break' does not fit as it refers to a pause or interruption, which is unrelated to the context of experts presenting.
sparing: 'Sparing' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not refer to people or a group.
growing: 'Growing' is an adjective that does not apply to the context of people on the ship.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to a group of people.
Correct answer: growing
Explanation: The word 'growing' is an adjective that describes the increasing importance or prevalence of the issue of Arctic sovereignty. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates that the debate is becoming more significant over time.
Meaning: 'Growing' means increasing in size, amount, or importance.
Wrong options:
indoors: 'Indoors' does not fit as it refers to being inside a building, which is unrelated to the context of debate.
outdoors: 'Outdoors' refers to the natural environment outside, which does not apply to the context of the debate.
break: 'Break' does not fit as it refers to a pause or interruption, which is not relevant to the context of a cause of debate.
board: 'Board' is a noun that does not apply to the context of describing a cause of debate.
sparing: 'Sparing' is an adjective that means limited or frugal, which does not fit the context of describing a growing issue.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the debate.
Correct answer: become
Explanation: The verb 'become' fits grammatically as it indicates a change in state, specifically that natural resources are transitioning to being accessible. This aligns with the context of the sentence discussing the implications of melting ice.
Meaning: 'Become' means to begin to be or to change into a particular state.
Wrong options:
indoors: 'Indoors' does not fit as it refers to being inside a building, which is unrelated to the context of accessibility of resources.
outdoors: 'Outdoors' refers to the natural environment outside, which does not apply to the context of resources becoming accessible.
break: 'Break' does not fit as it refers to a pause or interruption, which is not relevant to the context of resources.
board: 'Board' is a noun that does not apply to the context of describing a change in state of resources.
growing: 'Growing' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not indicate a change in state.
sparing: 'Sparing' is an adjective that means limited or frugal, which does not fit the context of resources becoming accessible.

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