difference between the use of site and place

[Ildikos]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #59 "Venues", question 7

After a great deal of discussion a ......... was eventually found, which seemed to be what was wanted.

(a) sight
(b) site
(c) seat
(d) sighting

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #59 "Venues", answer 7

After a great deal of discussion a site was eventually found, which seemed to be what was wanted.

Correct answer: (b) site

Your answer was: correct
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Hi, is there a difference between the use of site and place? Can they replace each other?
Thanks,
Ildikos

[Conchita]

While a site is a place, the former is more specific:

site

place