|Question 2Verbal

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In a given rock formation, Rhaetian rock from 208.5 million years ago might directly abut Lochkovian rock from 419.2 million years ago, with millions of years of material missing in between. _____ time did not stand still during these intervening years; the unaccounted-for sedimentary material was likely removed from the stratigraphic record via erosion and weathering.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
In particular,
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On the contrary,
B
Of course,
C
As a result,
D