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Zorluk: OrtaSupport and Cause-Effect Clues

Complete the sentence below by supplying the appropriate word for each blank that best maintains the logical support and cause-effect relationships established in the text.

Cevap:Given that the coastal mangrove ecosystem acts as a natural buffer against storm surges and traps land-derived sediments, its destruction inevitably 【accelerates】 shoreline erosion, thereby 【heightening】 the vulnerability of nearby inland communities.

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Blank 1 requires a verb meaning to speed up or worsen (such as 'accelerates' or 'exacerbates'), and Blank 2 requires a present participle indicating an increase or intensification (such as 'heightening' or 'increasing').
The sentence begins with 'Given that...', introducing the premise that mangroves protect shorelines. Consequently, the destruction of this protective barrier must logically cause shoreline erosion to increase or worsen ('accelerates' or 'exacerbates'). The transition 'thereby' introduces the resulting consequence of this increased erosion, which logically elevates or compounds the risk faced by inland populations ('heightening' or 'increasing').

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1
Identify the cause-effect signal words and logical structure.
The opening phrase 'Given that...' establishes a protective premise (mangroves buffer storms and trap sediment). The words 'inevitably' and 'thereby' signal direct causal consequences stemming from mangrove destruction.
Recognizing structural cues clarifies that destroying a protective feature must lead to a negative outcome of greater magnitude.
2
Determine the correct semantic direction for Blank 1.
Removing a natural barrier will cause erosion to happen faster or become worse, calling for verbs such as 'accelerates' or 'exacerbates'.
The causal relationship dictates a direct link between ecosystem destruction and increased erosion.
3
Determine the correct semantic direction for Blank 2.
The phrase 'thereby' introduces the secondary effect of increased erosion, which makes inland communities more exposed, calling for participles such as 'heightening' or 'increasing'.
The continuation clue reinforces that intensified coastal damage causes elevated risk for human settlements.

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Identifying cause-effect structural signals ('given that', 'inevitably', 'thereby') to deduce precise vocabulary fit.
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Support and Cause-Effect Clues

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