Question

throughout 2022, climatologists at the pacific weather observatory recorded a significant rise in landslide incidents along mountainous coastlines. the increase, linked to unprecedented rainfall saturating unstable slopes, prompted urgent revisions to regional disaster preparedness plans. ____ emergency response agencies expanded early - warning sensor networks and preemptively relocated more than 8,000 residents from high - risk zones during the following winter season.

23 │ mark for review
which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
a however,
b indeed,
c nevertheless,
d ironically,

Explanation:

To determine the correct transition, we analyze the relationship between the two sentences. The first sentence says revisions to disaster plans were prompted, and the second describes actions (expanding sensor networks, relocating residents) taken by emergency agencies. "Indeed" is used to emphasize or confirm a related point, showing that the agencies' actions are a further illustration of the response to the landslide increase. "However" and "Nevertheless" imply contrast, which doesn't fit as the actions support the revisions. "Ironically" implies a contradictory or unexpected twist, which is not present here.

Answer:

B. Indeed,