Which of the following words or phrases should be used in the excerpt below to signal to readers that because land-use problems are causing high bacteria levels, landowners must take action. Bacteria levels are often above state standards and are due to localized, specific land-use problems. _______, landowners must take action to address these problems and reduce the high bacteria levels.
A) Nevertheless
B) For example
C) Next
D) Consequently

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The word "consequently" signals a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating that because land-use problems are causing high bacteria levels, landowners must take action to address these problems and reduce the high bacteria levels.

Which of the Following Words or Phrases Should Be Used