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Forests 31% of the land area on our planet. They help people thrive and survive by, for example, water and air and providing people with jobs; some 13.2 million people across the world have a job in the forest . Forests are also to more than three-quarters of the world’s life on land.

home segment locate cover purifying engaging sector

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Correct answer: cover
Explanation: The word 'cover' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action of forests in relation to the land area. It aligns with the context of discussing how much land forests occupy, making it the appropriate choice.
Meaning: 'Cover' means to extend over or to occupy a space, in this case, referring to how forests occupy 31% of the land area.
Wrong options:
locate: The verb 'locate' means to find or identify a position, which does not fit the context of describing the extent of land occupied by forests.
engaging: The adjective 'engaging' describes something that attracts interest or attention, which does not relate to the action of forests in this context.
sector: The noun 'sector' refers to a distinct part or division, which does not fit as a verb to describe the action of forests.
segment: The noun 'segment' refers to a part or section of something, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
purifying: The verb 'purifying' means to make clean or clear, which does not relate to the action of forests covering land.
Correct answer: purifying
Explanation: The word 'purifying' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it describes the action performed by forests in relation to water and air. It aligns with the context of how forests contribute to environmental health.
Meaning: 'Purifying' means to make something clean or free from impurities, in this case, referring to the role of forests in cleaning water and air.
Wrong options:
cover: The verb 'cover' does not fit here as it describes the action of occupying land rather than the action of cleaning water and air.
locate: The verb 'locate' means to find or identify a position, which does not relate to the action of cleaning or purifying.
engaging: The adjective 'engaging' describes something that attracts interest, which does not fit the context of purifying water and air.
sector: The noun 'sector' refers to a distinct part or division, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to cleaning.
segment: The noun 'segment' refers to a part or section, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Correct answer: sector
Explanation: The word 'sector' is a noun that fits grammatically as it refers to a specific area of employment related to forests. It aligns with the context of discussing jobs associated with forests.
Meaning: 'Sector' refers to a distinct part or division of an area, in this case, the employment sector related to forestry.
Wrong options:
home: The noun 'home' refers to a place of residence, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of employment or industry.
locate: The verb 'locate' means to find or identify a position, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of industry or employment.
engaging: The adjective 'engaging' describes something that attracts interest, which does not fit as it does not relate to a sector or industry.
cover: The verb 'cover' does not fit as it describes the action of occupying land rather than a type of employment.
segment: The noun 'segment' refers to a part or section, which does not fit as it does not describe a specific area of employment.
Correct answer: home
Explanation: The word 'home' is a noun that fits grammatically as it describes the place where something lives or exists. It aligns with the context of discussing the habitat of wildlife in forests.
Meaning: 'Home' refers to a place where someone or something lives, in this case, referring to the habitat of various species in forests.
Wrong options:
locate: The verb 'locate' means to find or identify a position, which does not fit as it does not describe a habitat or residence.
engaging: The adjective 'engaging' describes something that attracts interest, which does not fit the context of describing a habitat.
cover: The verb 'cover' does not fit as it describes the action of occupying land rather than a place of residence.
sector: The noun 'sector' refers to a distinct part or division, which does not fit as it does not describe a habitat.
segment: The noun 'segment' refers to a part or section, which does not fit as it does not describe a place of residence.

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