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The widespread use of artificial light in modern societies means that light pollution is an increasingly common feature of the environments humans inhabit. This type of pollution is high in coastal regions of tropic and temperate zones, as these are areas of high rates of human population growth and settlement. Light pollution is a threat for many species that inhabit these locations, particularly those whose ecology or behaviour depends, , on natural cycles of light and dark. Artificial light is known to have detrimental effects on the ecology of sea turtles, particularly at the hatchling stage when they emerge from nests on natal beaches and head towards the sea. Under natural conditions, turtles hatch predominantly at night (although some early morning and late afternoon emergences occur) and show an innate and well-directed orientation to the water, mostly on light cues that attract them toward the brighter horizon above the sea surface. Artificial lighting on beaches is strongly attractive to hatchlings and can cause them the sea and with their ability to orient in a constant direction. Ultimately, this disorientation due to light pollution can lead to death of hatchlings from exhaustion, dehydration and predation.

exceptionally disturb to stay away from to move away from relying depending interfere in some way by the way specifically

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Correct answer: exceptionally
Explanation: The word 'exceptionally' is an adverb that modifies 'high,' indicating that the level of light pollution is not just high, but significantly so. This fits grammatically as it enhances the adjective and aligns with the context of discussing the severity of light pollution in coastal regions.
Meaning: 'Exceptionally' means to a very high degree; unusually high.
Wrong options:
depending: 'Depending' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically in this context as it does not modify 'high.'
in some way: 'In some way' is a phrase that does not serve as an adverb to describe the degree of pollution.
specifically: 'Specifically' is an adverb that would imply a particular aspect, which does not fit the context of describing the overall level of pollution.
relying: 'Relying' is a gerund that does not modify 'high' and does not fit grammatically here.
to stay away from: 'To stay away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit as it does not describe the degree of pollution.
interfere: 'Interfere' is a verb that does not modify 'high' and is unrelated to the context of describing pollution levels.
to move away from: 'To move away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the level of pollution.
Correct answer: in some way
Explanation: The phrase 'in some way' indicates that the species' ecology or behavior is affected by natural cycles of light and dark, but it does not specify how. This fits contextually as it suggests a general dependence without being overly specific.
Meaning: 'In some way' means in a manner that is not precisely defined; somewhat.
Wrong options:
depending: 'Depending' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a manner of dependence.
exceptionally: 'Exceptionally' is an adverb that describes degree, which does not fit the context of describing a manner of dependence.
specifically: 'Specifically' is an adverb that implies precision, which contradicts the vague nature of the dependence being described.
relying: 'Relying' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not indicate a manner of dependence.
to stay away from: 'To stay away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not relate to the context of dependence on natural cycles.
interfere: 'Interfere' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a manner of dependence.
to move away from: 'To move away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit the context of dependence.
Correct answer: relying
Explanation: The word 'relying' is a gerund that indicates the action of depending on light cues. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause and aligns with the context of how turtles navigate towards the sea.
Meaning: 'Relying' means depending on something for support or guidance.
Wrong options:
depending: 'Depending' is a gerund that could fit but does not convey the active sense of reliance that 'relying' does in this context.
in some way: 'In some way' is a phrase that does not serve as a subject or indicate an action, making it grammatically incorrect here.
specifically: 'Specifically' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not indicate an action or subject.
to stay away from: 'To stay away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to orientation.
interfere: 'Interfere' is a verb that does not fit as it does not indicate the action of depending on cues.
to move away from: 'To move away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to orientation.
Correct answer: to move away from
Explanation: The phrase 'to move away from' indicates the action that hatchlings may take due to the attraction of artificial lighting. It fits grammatically as it describes the direction of their movement and aligns with the context of disorientation caused by light pollution.
Meaning: 'To move away from' means to distance oneself from a particular location or object.
Wrong options:
depending: 'Depending' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action related to movement.
disturb: 'Disturb' is a verb that does not fit as it does not indicate a direction of movement.
in some way: 'In some way' is a phrase that does not indicate an action or direction, making it grammatically incorrect here.
specifically: 'Specifically' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to movement.
interfere: 'Interfere' is a verb that does not describe a direction of movement and is unrelated to the context of hatchlings' actions.
to stay away from: 'To stay away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit as it does not indicate a specific action of movement.
relying: 'Relying' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not indicate a direction of movement.
Correct answer: interfere
Explanation: The word 'interfere' is a verb that indicates an action that disrupts the hatchlings' ability to orient themselves. It fits grammatically as it serves as the main verb in the clause and aligns with the context of the negative effects of light pollution.
Meaning: 'Interfere' means to prevent something from happening or to disrupt a process.
Wrong options:
depending: 'Depending' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to disruption.
disturb: 'Disturb' is a verb that could fit but does not convey the specific sense of disruption that 'interfere' does in this context.
in some way: 'In some way' is a phrase that does not serve as a verb and is therefore grammatically incorrect here.
specifically: 'Specifically' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to disruption.
to stay away from: 'To stay away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit as it does not indicate an action of disruption.
relying: 'Relying' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to disruption.
to move away from: 'To move away from' is an infinitive phrase that does not fit as it does not indicate an action of disruption.

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