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In tropical rainforests, the dense canopy of broad-leaved evergreen trees creates a shaded and humid environment at ground level. In desert ecosystems, ______ the environment is characterized by open, sparse vegetation, which allows more sunlight to reach the ground and results in a much drier climate. These contrasting environments lead to vastly different adaptations in plant and animal life.Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?Choose Your AnswerPreviousNextA.in comparison,B.for instance,C.by contrast,D.consequently,

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In tropical rainforests, the dense canopy of broad-leaved evergreen trees creates a shaded and humid environment at ground level. In desert ecosystems, ______ the environment is characterized by open, sparse vegetation, which allows more sunlight to reach the ground and results in a much drier climate. These contrasting environments lead to vastly different adaptations in plant and animal life.Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?Choose Your AnswerPreviousNextA.in comparison,B.for instance,C.by contrast,D.consequently,

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C.by contrast,

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