Enhancing Organization in an Argumentative Paragraph

Very Hard Rhetorical Skills Organization

In an analysis of the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems, the author presents several key arguments. The third paragraph currently reads:

"The rising sea levels are a significant concern for coastal ecosystems because they not only erode land but also inundate critical habitats for various species. Furthermore, increased salinity levels in estuaries can be detrimental to freshwater organisms. Both factors lead to a decline in biodiversity as species struggle to adapt to the altered environment."

The author is considering rearranging the order of the points presented for greater clarity and impact. Which of the following placements of the sentences would best enhance the organization of the paragraph?

Begin with the impact on biodiversity, followed by rising sea levels, then salinity levels.

Open with the erosion of land, then explain increased salinity, and conclude with the effect on biodiversity.

Start with salinity levels, proceed to rising sea levels, and finish with the impact on biodiversity.

Begin with the effect on biodiversity, transition to salinity levels, and conclude with rising sea levels.

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