The atmospheric pressure drops significantly at high altitudes; ________, water boils at a lower temperature up in the mountains.

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A consequently
B however
C whereas
D although

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Answer: A. consequently

Answer: A) consequently
Explanation: The sentence uses a semicolon and a comma to bridge two independent clauses. This structural pattern requires a conjunctive adverb (like consequently, therefore, furthermore). Words like whereas or although are subordinating conjunctions and cannot be placed after a semicolon to start a freestanding clause.

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The atmospheric pressure drops significantly at high altitudes; ________, water boils at a lower temperature up in the mountains.

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