Question

1. the word \depleting\ in paragraph 6 most closely means —

a. appreciating.
b. draining.
c. examining.
d. fracturing.

Explanation:

"Depleting" means reducing or using up a resource. Among the options, "draining" has the closest meaning, as it refers to exhausting or using something up. "Appreciating" means valuing or increasing in value, "examining" means inspecting, and "fracturing" means breaking, none of which match the meaning of "depleting".

Answer:

B. draining