Question

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

1. These factors include the amount of sunlight received, the composition of the atmosphere, and the Earth's orbit.

2. The long-term variations in Earth's climate are influenced by a complex interplay of natural and anthropogenic factors.

3. The most significant anthropogenic factor is the emission of greenhouse gases from industrial activities.

4. Together, these elements determine the planet's overall energy balance and, consequently, its average temperature.

• A. 2,1,4 3,
• B. 1,2,3,4
• C. 3,4,1,2
• D. 4, 2, 3, 1

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2,1,4 3,

To arrange these sentences into a logical paragraph, we must identify the flow from the general topic to specific details:

Step 1 (Sentence 2): This is the introductory sentence. It defines the broad topic-Earth's climate variations-and introduces two main categories of influence: "natural and anthropogenic factors."

Step 2 (Sentence 1): This sentence follows up on the "natural factors" mentioned in sentence 2. It uses the demonstrative phrase "These factors" to link directly to the previous sentence and lists examples like sunlight and orbit.

Step 3 (Sentence 4): This sentence acts as a bridge. It explains how "together, these elements" (referring to the factors listed in sentence 1) affect the energy balance and temperature.

Step 4 (Sentence 3): This is the concluding sentence. After discussing natural factors, it shifts to the other category mentioned in the introduction: the "most significant anthropogenic factor" (human-caused), specifically greenhouse gas emissions.