Linking words of cause and effect

Linking words of cause and effect (2)

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Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct __________ the rainforests are being destroyed.
1. therefore
2. since
3. so
4. consequently
__________ logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it.
1. So
2. Consequently
3. Due to
4. Since
Hemp can be used to make paper, __________ it could reduce the need for logging.
1. therefore
2. so
3. due to
4. because
Hemp was grown throughout history __________ its versatility; it can be used to make many different things.
1. due to
2. because
3. since
4. as a result
Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; __________, it is illegal in many countries.
1. so
2. because
3. due to
4. as a result
Hemp cannot be used to produce marijuana __________ its low THC content.
1. because
2. as
3. because of
4. consequently
Marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. __________, some people believe it should be legalized.
1. So
2. Therefore
3. Due to
4. Because
__________ Canada has legalized hemp farming, we can expect to see pulp and paper produced from hemp very soon.
1. Therefore
2. Due to
3. So
4. As