Use context clues to find the best answer: What does the word obsolete mean in the following passage from The Giver?

"Climate Control. Snow made growing food difficult, limited the agricultural periods. And unpredictable weather made transportation almost impossible at times. It wasn’t a practical thing, so it became obsolete when we went to Sameness."

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rare but valuable
rare but valuable

common and frequently used
common and frequently used

outdated and no longer useful
outdated and no longer useful

exciting and innovative
exciting and innovative
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In the passage, the word "obsolete" is used in the context of something that is no longer practical or useful due to changes made when they adopted "Sameness." The mention of difficulties caused by snow and unpredictable weather suggests that these elements were no longer needed or relevant. Therefore, the best answer for the meaning of "obsolete" is:

outdated and no longer useful.