The research indicates an increase in the number of eagle nesting sites in the southeast. eagle numbers overall are dramatically declining each year.

which transition word correctly links the two sentences?
additionally
consequently
furthermore
however
incidentally

The fourth alternative is correct (D).

The research indicates an increase in number of eagle nesting sites in the Southeast.However, eagle numbers overall are dramatically declining each year.

The conjunction However has a meaning of contraposition, that is, when used to contrast, restrict and limit, usually establishes a coordination link between two sentences or terms that perform the same syntactic function.

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