Question

select the word that means a deep, excited interest. if you have a passion for nature, consider being a citizen scientist. citizen scientists are people who love the natural world and volunteer to help with real science projects. some citizen scientists support research by counting birds and insects. others may join programs to learn the songs of their local toads and frogs. then they can listen and report on the frogs and toads they hear.

Explanation:

The text asks for a word meaning deep, excited interest. The word "passion" in the text "If you have a passion for nature" fits this description as it implies a strong, enthusiastic interest.

Answer:

passion