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SAT English QUESTION #5417
Question 1
Geoscientists have long considered Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano to be Earth's largest shield volcano by volume, measuring approximately 74,000 cubic kilometers. _______ according to a 2020 study by local geoscientist Michael Garcia, Hawaii's Pūhāhonu shield volcano is significantly larger, boasting a volume of about 148,000 cubic kilometers. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
  • Secondly,
  • Consequently,
  • Moreover,
  • However,✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
'However' signals a contrast between the previous belief about Mauna Loa and the new finding about Pūhāhonu.