Honeybees play a crucial role in pollination, supporting both wild ecosystems and human agricultural systems. ______ their activities affect 70% of the top human food crops, which supply about 90% of the world’s nutrition. Hence, their decline could have catastrophic consequences on global food security.

Question

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) However,
A
However,
(Choice B) Therefore,
B
Therefore,
(Choice C) In fact,
C
In fact,
(Choice D) Meanwhile,
D
Meanwhile,

Answer 1

The best choice to complete the text is (Choice C) "In fact,"

This transition clearly indicates that the statement following it is a supporting detail or fact that reinforces the importance of honeybee activities in relation to their impact on food crops and nutrition.

So the completed text would read:

"Honeybees play a crucial role in pollination, supporting both wild ecosystems and human agricultural systems. In fact, their activities affect 70% of the top human food crops, which supply about 90% of the world’s nutrition. Hence, their decline could have catastrophic consequences on global food security."