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(D) Through chemical reactions with volcanic vents on the seafloor.

in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: (A) broken into pieces (B) enriched with nutrients (C) densely populated (D) highly protected toefl itp reading practice

While honeybees often capture the public’s attention due to their role in agriculture and honey production, an astonishing diversity of bee species thrives in cities around the world. Far from being concrete wastelands for pollinators, metropolitan areas — with their balconies, community gardens, parks, and even abandoned lots — can support over 200 species of bees. Among these are bumblebees, leafcutter bees, and mason bees, each exhibiting unique nesting and foraging behaviors. (D) Through chemical reactions with volcanic vents on

. "Exceedingly" emphasizes the intensity of the slow growth, making "extremely" the best fit. Among these are bumblebees, leafcutter bees, and mason

In the sunless depths of the world’s oceans, coral reefs exist that few humans will ever see. Unlike the vibrant, sun-drenched tropical reefs found in shallow waters, —also known as cold-water corals—thrive in near-total darkness at depths of up to 3,000 meters. These "silent architects" do not rely on symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) for energy, as shallow corals do. Instead, they are strictly heterotrophic, capturing tiny organisms and organic matter drifting in the currents with their stinging tentacles.

. The text states they are "strictly heterotrophic, capturing tiny organisms... with their stinging tentacles." ❌ (A) and (B) describe shallow corals, not deep-sea ones.