_________ Iceland relies almost entirely on geothermal energy, many other nations still depend heavily on fossil fuels for power.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Meanwhile
B
Because
C
Although
D
Nevertheless
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence contrasts Iceland's energy use with other nations'. "Although" signals this contrast effectively.
Choice A is incorrect because "meanwhile" is an adverb, not a conjunction here. Choice B is incorrect because "because" implies a causal relationship. Choice D is incorrect because "nevertheless" creates a punctuation error.