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from stewart udall: a legacy of conservation
the world lost a champion of its precious natural resources when stewart udall, statesman and environmental activist, died at the age of 90.
udall, elected to congress in 1954 as a representative from arizona, was one of the first legislators to recognize the dangers posed by pollution and to galvanize popular support for protecting the nations water, air and land.
as secretary of the interior during the administrations of john f. kennedy and lyndon johnson, udall revitalized the national park service, expanded the national park system and blocked efforts to build dams on the colorado river that would have flooded portions of the grand canyon. he also traveled the world working with other nations to protect mankinds common heritage.
dictionary
galvanize (gal - vuh - nahyz) v. 1. to stimulate as if by electricity 2. to treat (metals or metalwork) with direct current 3. to rouse, inspire, or spur into action 4. to apply a protective coating of metal
which meaning of the word galvanize is used in the passage?

1. meaning 1
2. meaning 2
3. meaning 3
4. meaning 4

Explanation:

In the passage, Udall was trying to get popular support for protecting natural resources. The meaning of "galvanize" here is to excite, inspire, or spur into action, which is meaning 3 in the dictionary entry.

Answer:

1. meaning 3