Question

question 8
the article states:
\it can be used to manage our water needs, allowing us to fill
the basin when precipitation is plentiful and pump the stored
water during droughts.\ to help ensure the basin has an
ample supply of fresh water, scientists and engineers
developed the groundwater replenishment system (gwrs).
in this passage, the word replenishment means ______.

a. renewal or refreshment

b. access or entrance

c. reversal or resistance

d. analysis or experiment

Explanation:

The passage describes a system that fills a water basin when there is plenty of precipitation to store water for droughts, which is about refilling/renewing the freshwater supply. The word "replenishment" aligns with the idea of renewing or refreshing the water source. The other options do not match the context of maintaining an ample freshwater supply.

Answer:

A. renewal or refreshment