Choose the correct answers:
1. Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct,________ the rainforests are being destroyed.
A. therefore B. since C. consequently D. so
2. Hemp can be used to make paper,_______ it could reduce the need for logging.
A. consequently B. due to C. so D. since
3._________ logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it. A. so B. Consequently C. Since D. Due to
4. Hemp was grown throughout history__________ its versatility; it can be used to make many different things.
A. due to B. because C. since D. as a result
5. Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; _______ it is illegal in many countries. A. so B. due to C. as a result D. because
6. The polluted chemical waste was dumped into the ocean;_____ , the mass of fish died.
A. because B. as C. because of D. consequently
7. It was guessed that the fish died _______a powerful toxin in the sea water.
A. because of B. because C. since D. as a result
8. Many species in BC are threatened _______logging.
A. so B. because C. since D. due to
9. Smoking can______ heart disease.
A. lead to B. create C. causes D. due to
10. Radioactive pollution is increasing _____ the increased use of radioactivity.
A. as B. since C. because of D. because
