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

Explanation:trust me

i confess that there are several parts of this constitution which i do not at present approve, but i am not sure i shall never approve them: for having lived long, i have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which i once thought right, but found to be otherwise. it is therefore that the older i grow, the more apt i am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.