Question

select the correct text in the passage.

which phrase best helps determine the meaning of the word replicating?

4 replicating this high-temperature trash processing on earth is precisely what inentec inc. is doing, with some help from nasa arc jet research and technology.
5 nasa learned how to recreate the extreme temperatures and speeds of atmospheric entry decades ago as a way to test heat shields. inentec, based in richland, washington, looked to the power source modifications nasa used to generate high-temperature plasma and incorporated them into its technology design to create its plasma enhanced melter (pem). the pem transforms waste material into synthetic gas and other products.

Explanation:

Identify the target word and context

The target word is "replicating" in paragraph [4]. The sentence states: "Replicating this high-temperature trash processing on Earth is precisely what InEnTec Inc. is doing..."

Locate context clues in the text

In paragraph [5], the text explains how this replication is achieved: "NASA learned how to recreate the extreme temperatures and speeds of atmospheric entry..."

Determine the synonym phrase

The word "recreate" directly corresponds to the meaning of "replicating" (to copy, reproduce, or recreate). Therefore, the phrase "how to recreate" or "to recreate" serves as the best context clue.

Answer:

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which phrase best helps determine the meaning of the word replicating?

[5] NASA learned <blank>how to recreate</blank> the extreme temperatures and speeds of atmospheric entry decades ago as a way to test heat shields.