Asked by Jacob Fruehwald on Sep 25, 2024

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Which of the following words or phrases should be used in the excerpt below to signal to readers that because land-use problems are causing high bacteria levels, landowners must take action. Bacteria levels are often above state standards and are due to localized, specific land-use problems. _______, landowners must take action to address these problems and reduce the high bacteria levels.

A) Nevertheless
B) For example
C) Next
D) Consequently

Land-Use Problems

Issues arising from the management, regulation, and utilization of land resources, often involving conflicts between development and conservation.

Bacteria Levels

The concentration or amount of bacteria present in a particular environment or sample.

Landowners

Individuals or entities that hold the legal title to a piece of land.

  • Acquire the skill to accurately position transitional words or phrases.
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Kartik Maithil2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The word "consequently" signals a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating that because land-use problems are causing high bacteria levels, landowners must take action to address these problems and reduce the high bacteria levels.