Read the following sentences: "Say a particular species of freshwater frog dies because its habitat has been depleted in a drought. This means the population of birds that feeds on this frog may decline as well, as it lacks sufficient food. Conversely, the insects that the frogs fed on may increase in number, as the frogs are no longer around to keep their population in check."

What does the word "conversely" mean?

A. in the same vein

B. for this reason

C. as an example

D. on the other hand

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Biology

Tara Coffey

9 August, 12:19

Read the following sentences: "Say a particular species of freshwater frog dies because its habitat has been depleted in a drought. This means the population of birds that feeds on this frog may decline as well, as it lacks sufficient food. Conversely, the insects that the frogs fed on may increase in number, as the frogs are no longer around to keep their population in check."

What does the word "conversely" mean?

A. in the same vein

B. for this reason

C. as an example

D. on the other hand

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Answers (2)

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Layla Davies · Answer 1

Im pretty sure that it's D. On the other hand.

I know that conversely means things like "Hey, but on a side note-" and so on. So try it and see if its correct.

Rolando Perkins · Answer 2

the answer is D

Explanation:

the word Conversely means, by definition, "introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to" so it's the reverse of whatever the original statement is