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Difficulty: MediumTransitions: Cause and Effect

Review the passage below. Identify the transition word or phrase that should be inserted in the blank to establish the correct logical relationship.

Answer:Alpine marmots rely on predictable winter temperatures to remain in deep hibernation, conserving vital energy reserves. In recent decades, however, climate change has caused unseasonably warm winter spells in alpine regions. 【consequently】, marmots frequently wake up early, consuming their fat stores too quickly and experiencing higher mortality rates before spring arrives.

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The correct answer is a cause-and-effect transition such as 'consequently', 'therefore', 'thus', 'hence', 'accordingly', or 'as a result'.
The sentence after the blank describes the direct consequence of the unseasonably warm winter spells mentioned in the previous sentence. Transition words like 'consequently', 'therefore', 'thus', 'hence', 'accordingly', or 'as a result' are correct because they logically establish this cause-and-effect relationship.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the first two sentences and the final sentence.
The first two sentences establish that alpine marmots need cold temperatures to hibernate and that climate change is causing warmer winters. The final sentence describes the outcome: marmots waking up early and facing higher mortality.
This establishes that the premature awakening is a direct consequence of the warmer winter temperatures.
2
Determine the logical connection required for the blank.
Since the premature awakening of marmots is an effect of the warming temperatures, a cause-and-effect transition is needed.
Transitions like 'consequently' or 'therefore' signal to the reader that the subsequent clause is a direct outcome of the preceding information.

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Transitions: Cause and Effect
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