Question

read the passage and then answer the question. since at least 4000 bce, people have worn jewelry made of gold. these days, however, gold is used for reasons other than just decoration. gold is malleable, so it can be molded into many forms. this makes gold ideal for use in many modern technologies. for example, a small amount of gold is used to carry electrical signals in devices like cell phones and computers. the face mask of an astronauts helmet can be coated with gold to block the suns rays. thin pieces of gold can even be used as a lubricant to protect moving parts in space. what is the meaning of malleable as used in the passage? delicate or fragile extremely heavy very valuable easily shaped

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "malleable" in the passage, we analyze the context. The passage states "Gold is malleable, so it can be molded into many forms." "Molded into many forms" implies that gold can be easily shaped. The other options ("delicate or fragile", "extremely heavy", "very valuable") do not align with the idea of being able to be molded into different forms.

Answer:

easily shaped