Read the passage. Ship captains do what they can to avoid turbulent weather. Rough, stormy seas can threaten ships, which is why captains avoid them and favor serene conditions.

Stormy seas cannot always be avoided, however. In that case, a ship’s ballast—heavy material that is located in the bottom of a ship and acts as a stabilizer—is essential.

Which context clue best helps the reader understand the meaning of turbulent?

“Rough, stormy seas can threaten ships”
“Stormy seas cannot always be avoided”
“heavy material”
“acts as a stabilizer”

"Rough, stormy seas can threaten ships:

Explanation:

that most accurately describes turbulent conditions!

Turbulent means ✔ violent

Serene means ✔ calm

Ballast is ✔ something that helps balance a ship

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the results of roman expansion produced social conflict and civil war. julius caesar gained power and became a dictator but was then assassinated. the reign of augustus began a long period of imperial rule and peace in the roman empire. rome faced the problems of how to maintain peace, law, and order.

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