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Explanation:

Part A:

The author introduces the idea that nature bridges differences by explaining how shared connection to the land helps rebuild family bonds after years apart. This matches option 4.

Part B:

The sentence that best supports this is the one stating the land healed awkwardness with family sharing blood/history, which is option 1.

Answer:

Part A:

1. by stating that a shared appreciation for a place helped him build a relationship with his family

Part B:

1. "It was a balm for the awkwardness of strangers who bore the same blood and history...." (Paragraph 3)