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You are revising a section of your group’s draft informational text and notice areas where you could improve text cohesion. Select the option from each drop-down menu that BEST connects terms and ideas in the text.

Before modern refrigeration existed, people relied on methods like salting, drying, and fermenting to keep food from spoiling. These techniques worked well, but they required careful monitoring and did not always guarantee freshness. Today, many households use airtight containers and temperature-controlled appliances to store food safely.
(Select)
storing food in vacuum-sealed containers keeps out air and moisture, extending the life of fruits, vegetables, and leftovers.
(Select)
families can reduce waste and keep ingredients fresh for longer periods of time.


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For example, storing food in vacuum-sealed containers keeps out air and moisture, extending the life of fruits, vegetables, and leftovers. As a result, families can reduce waste and keep ingredients fresh for longer periods of time.