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The coastal hypothesis an economy based on marine mammal hunting, saltwater fishing, shellfish gathering, and the use of watercraft. of the barrier of ice to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and populated areas to the north, there may have been a greater for people to move in a southerly direction.

As charts suggests Because impetus hesitation

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Correct answer: suggests
Explanation: The verb 'suggests' fits grammatically as it is in the present tense, aligning with the subject 'the coastal hypothesis.' It indicates a proposal or idea being put forward, which is contextually appropriate for discussing an economic model.
Meaning: 'Suggests' means to put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
Wrong options:
As: The word 'As' is a conjunction that introduces a clause, which does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the main verb in this context.
Because: 'Because' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a reason, which does not fit as it does not function as a verb here.
charts: The verb 'charts' implies mapping or outlining, which does not align with the context of proposing an economic model.
impetus: 'Impetus' is a noun meaning a driving force, which does not fit as a verb in this sentence.
hesitation: 'Hesitation' is a noun that refers to uncertainty or indecision, which does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb.
Correct answer: Because
Explanation: The word 'Because' serves as a conjunction that introduces a reason for the statement that follows. It fits grammatically and contextually as it explains why there may have been a greater impetus for movement.
Meaning: 'Because' is used to indicate the reason for something.
Wrong options:
suggests: 'Suggests' is a verb and does not function as a conjunction, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
As: 'As' is a conjunction that can indicate time or comparison, but it does not appropriately introduce a reason in this context.
charts: 'Charts' is a verb that does not fit as it does not serve to introduce a reason.
impetus: 'Impetus' is a noun and cannot function as a conjunction, making it unsuitable here.
hesitation: 'Hesitation' is a noun that does not fit as it cannot introduce a reason.
Correct answer: impetus
Explanation: The noun 'impetus' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause, indicating a driving force or motivation for movement. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of needing a reason to move south due to geographical barriers.
Meaning: 'Impetus' refers to a force that makes something happen or encourages action.
Wrong options:
suggests: 'Suggests' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context, making it grammatically incorrect.
As: 'As' is a conjunction and cannot serve as a noun, thus it does not fit here.
Because: 'Because' is a conjunction and cannot function as a noun, making it unsuitable for this blank.
charts: 'Charts' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
hesitation: 'Hesitation' is a noun that implies uncertainty, which does not fit the context of needing a driving force for movement.

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