Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Although Egypt is rich in mineral and petroleum deposits, only a small percentage of the land is arable.
A)Although Egypt is rich in mineral and petroleum deposits, only a small percentage of the land is arable.
B)Egypt is rich in mineral and petroleum deposits, and only a small percentage of the land is arable.
C)Since Egypt is rich in mineral and petroleum deposits, only a small percentage of the land is arable.
D)Egypt is rich in mineral and petroleum deposits, so only a small percentage of the land is arable.

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The best choice is "Egypt is rich in mineral and petroleum deposits, and only a small percentage of the land is arable."
The conjunctions "although," "since," and "so" imply a relationship behind the mineral and petroleum deposits and the arable land - land that is suitable for farming. "And" joins two independent clauses that address separate features of Egypt.

Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion