1) The world is now facing a new set of intersecting challenges
what does intersecting(adj) mean in this context :
combined , crossing, united, different, similar
2) The global population will continue to grow; yet it is likely to plateau at some 9 billion people by roughly the middle of this century
what does plateau(n) mean in this context :
land, plain, level, stage, elevation
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1) Similar is the best choice given, but it's not totally clear what the writer means. 2) The correct phrase is level off.
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1) Similar is the best choice given, but it's not totally clear what the writer means.
2) The correct phrase is level off.