Question

new and interesting research conducted by suleiman a. a1-sweedan and moath alhaj is inspired by their observation that though there have been many studies of the effect of high altitude on blood chemistry, there is a _________ studies of the effect on blood chemistry of living in locations below sea level, such as the california towns of salton city and seeley. which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? paucity of profusion of verisimilitude in quarrel about

Explanation:

The text mentions that there have been many studies on high - altitude effects but the research on below - sea - level effects is being compared. The word "though" indicates a contrast. "Paucity of" means a lack of, which creates a logical contrast with "many studies". "Profusion of" means a large quantity (contradicts the contrast). "Verisimilitude in" (about the appearance of truth) and "quarrel about" (argument) do not fit the context of the contrast between study quantities.

Answer:

A. paucity of