SAT OwlMangrove trees grow along tropical coastlines, where their dense, tangled roots slow incoming waves and trap sediment. ______ coastal communities in countries such as Indonesia and Bangladesh have planted mangroves to protect their shores against storm surges and erosion.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
In contrast,
Nevertheless,
For this reason,
Similarly,
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Answer: C
Because mangrove roots slow waves and hold sediment, communities plant them for shoreline protection. The second sentence describes an action taken because of the first, so "For this reason" fits.
"Similarly" suggests a parallel fact, but planting mangroves is a response to their protective qualities, not a separate, similar fact.
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