The new bridge was designed to withstand earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 or higher. ______ , its foundations rest on massive shock absorbers that allow the structure to sway up to two meters without sustaining damage.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A
Meanwhile
- Bcheck_circle
Specifically
- C
However
- D
Nevertheless
Explanation
The second sentence gives a specific detail about how the bridge withstands earthquakes (the general claim of the first sentence). "Specifically" introduces a particular example or detail. The others do not signal specification.