Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?
2. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow across the sky.
1. Birds began to fly home, their wings silhouetted against the colorful horizon.
4. The air turned cooler, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the trees.
3. It was a peaceful evening, one that made you appreciate the quiet moments in life.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Logical sequence of the sentences is 2-1-4-3.
Sentence 2 (Introduction): This sentence introduces the subject, the Grand Canyon, and provides a general overview of its formation over millions of years. It serves as the logical starting point for the paragraph.
Sentence 1 (Specific Cause): This sentence follows by identifying the Colorado River as the "primary factor" in that formation, building directly on the general statement in sentence 2.
Sentence 4 (Detailed Process): This explains a geological event—the tectonic uplift—that enhanced the river's power, detailing how the carving process mentioned in sentence 1 was accelerated.
Sentence 3 (Secondary Factors): This concludes the paragraph by mentioning "further" shaping forces like weathering, which refine the details of the canyon after the primary carving has been established.