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Difficulty: EasyTransitions: Cause and Effect

Which transition word or phrase most logically completes the blank in the passage below?

Answer:When volcanic ash mixes with topsoil, it releases essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus during the weathering process. This natural enrichment significantly improves soil quality, creating a highly fertile environment that is ideal for farming. 【Consequently】 regions surrounding active volcanoes often support diverse and abundant agricultural yields despite the ongoing hazards of periodic eruptions.

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Consequently (or another cause-and-effect transition such as 'Therefore', 'Thus', or 'As a result')
The correct transition must establish a cause-and-effect relationship between the sentences. The passage describes how weathering volcanic ash enriches topsoil and makes it highly fertile. This fertility is the direct cause of the abundant agricultural yields in regions surrounding active volcanoes. Therefore, cause-and-effect transitions like 'Consequently', 'Therefore', 'Thus', or 'As a result' logically connect these ideas.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the ideas presented in the passage.
The first two sentences explain that volcanic ash enriches topsoil and makes it highly fertile for agriculture. The final sentence states that regions surrounding active volcanoes support abundant agricultural yields.
Understanding the logical connection between the sentences is necessary to choose the correct transition.
2
Identify the transition type required for the blank.
The high fertility of the soil directly causes the surrounding regions to support abundant agricultural yields. Therefore, a cause-and-effect relationship exists.
Selecting a transition that matches this cause-and-effect relationship ensures the passage is cohesive.

Key Concept

Transitions: Cause and Effect
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