Read the sentence: 'Despite several public warnings regarding the impending flood, many riparian residents remained obstinate and refused to evacuate.' What does the word 'riparian' mean in this context?
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Correct answer: B. living or situated along the banks of a river or natural watercourse
- Step 1: 'Riparian' derives from Latin 'ripa' (riverbank). Step 2. Riparian residents are people inhabiting land adjacent to rivers, where floods threaten. Answer: living or situated along the banks of a river or natural watercourse. Why not the others: It does not mean highland dwelling, specialized training, or dry-season farmers.
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