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SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Tropical rainforests cover only about 6 percent of Earth's land surface. ______ , they are home to more than half of all known plant and animal species.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    Likewise

  • B

    However

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  • C

    Specifically

  • D

    Therefore

Explanation

Small area is contrasted with disproportionate biodiversity. "However" signals contrast. The others do not.

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