Question

the wellness benefits of the great outdoors by andrew avitt office of communication march 24, 2021 (1) with spring approaching and cabin fever at an all - time high, we can now look forward to the many wellness benefits associated with getting outdoors. (2) “the physiological response to being outside in nature is real, and its measurable,” said michelle kondo, a research social scientist with the usda forest services northern research station. “there are many physical and psychological benefits of nature that scientists have observed, which can better help us understand how nature supports wellness in the body, mind and community.” 1. physical wellness (3) being outside in green spaces supports an active and healthy lifestyle, which has shown to increase life expectancy, improve sleep quality and reduce cancer risk (4) “many of the benefits afforded to us by green spaces partially results from more opportunities to be active,” said kondo. “being in outdoor green spaces can increase a persons motivation, too.” (5) for example, some studies have shown that natural outdoor environments in urban spaces are more enticing for physical activity and are more likely to motivate select the correct answer. what is the meaning of the word afforded as it is used in paragraph 4? a. acted b. managed c. paid d. provided

Explanation:

In the context of "Many of the benefits afforded to us by green spaces", "afforded" means provided. Green spaces are the providers of these benefits. The other options 'acted', 'managed', 'paid' do not fit the context.

Answer:

D. provided