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On a summer hike in some winter ski areas there is more likelihood of spotting drink cans and other litter discarded by skiers than mountain flora and fauna. Huge quantities of rubbish are slowly as the snow melts. Because much of the litter is non-biodegradable, the amount is increasing. Plastic bags, bottles and cans, dropped by anonymous , are just some of the examples found on the mountain sides. It's hard to view the task of cleaning it up with anything other than offenders. In an attempt to counter this, resorts are now appealing to skiers to return in the summer and participate in mountain-cleaning days. These have been pessimism introduced at weekends, when organisers can capitalise on the of mountain areas with hikers and mountain-bikers, who will boost the turnout. These days are sociable and fun, innumerable those who take part to do something worthwhile. In some cases, up to 5 kilograms of litter can be gathered by each volunteer leaving the organisers with a ton of rubbish to be prepared for . In return for their help, litter-pickers are often treated to a barbecue at the end of the day.

popularity uncovered enabling litter enabling numerous successfully disposal

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Correct answer: uncovered
Explanation: The word 'uncovered' is the past participle form of the verb 'uncover,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action of rubbish being revealed as the snow melts. This aligns with the context of discussing the visibility of litter during the melting process.
Meaning: 'Uncovered' means to reveal or expose something that was previously hidden.
Wrong options:
numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that describes quantity, which does not fit grammatically in this context as it cannot describe the action of rubbish being revealed.
successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, but it does not fit as it does not convey the action of rubbish being revealed.
litter: 'Litter' is a noun referring to waste, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that refers to the state of being liked or admired, which does not fit the context of revealing rubbish.
enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the action of rubbish being revealed.
Correct answer: successfully
Explanation: The adverb 'successfully' modifies the verb 'dropped,' indicating that the action of dropping litter was done effectively. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes how the litter was discarded by anonymous individuals.
Meaning: 'Successfully' means in a way that achieves the desired result or outcome.
Wrong options:
uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit here as it does not describe how the litter was dropped.
numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that describes quantity and does not fit as it does not describe the manner of dropping litter.
litter: 'Litter' is a noun referring to waste, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe how the action was performed.
popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that does not fit in this context as it does not describe the manner of dropping litter.
enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe how the litter was dropped.
Correct answer: popularity
Explanation: The noun 'popularity' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence, indicating the appeal of resorts to skiers. This aligns with the context of discussing the resorts' efforts to attract skiers during summer.
Meaning: 'Popularity' refers to the state of being liked or admired by many people.
Wrong options:
uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not serve as a subject in this context.
numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
litter: 'Litter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not serve as a subject in this context.
Correct answer: enabling
Explanation: The gerund 'enabling' fits grammatically as it describes the action of making something possible, which in this case refers to the resorts capitalizing on the presence of hikers and mountain-bikers. This aligns with the context of discussing the resorts' strategies to boost turnout.
Meaning: 'Enabling' means making something possible or facilitating an action.
Wrong options:
uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action that contributes to the context of boosting turnout.
numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot describe an action in this context.
successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe an action that contributes to the context of boosting turnout.
popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
litter: 'Litter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
Correct answer: disposal
Explanation: The noun 'disposal' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'for,' indicating the action of getting rid of rubbish. This aligns with the context of discussing the outcome of the litter collection efforts.
Meaning: 'Disposal' refers to the act of getting rid of something, especially waste.
Wrong options:
uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.
numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as an object in this context.
successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.
popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.
enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.

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