The purpose of this passage is to clarify what a UFO is. The passage tells you that even though UFOs often star in science fiction movies, most UFOs are actually aircraft, kites, clouds, meteors or rocket debris. It also cites a famous case in order to provide evidence for their claim.
Ray and I like bird watching, but he enjoys it more than I
Answer: regressing
Explanation: if a person degenerates, they are losing capabilities and their qualities are decreasing or declining. Basically things are getting worse.
Regressing is returning to an older, less developed state while progressing is getting better.
Degenerating and regressing are going backward while progressing is going forward.
My talent is the ability to help others. I help others in any way that I can. When I am able to do this I feel fulfilled, it gives me a sense of importance.