Question

the herculaneum papyri collection preserves carbonized scrolls recovered from the villa of the papyri near naples, buried during the ad 79 eruption of mount vesuvius. ____ scans conducted in 2023 using x - ray phase - contrast tomography identified greek letter forms within papyrus pherc. 172. these findings have expanded the number of partially legible texts beyond the 18 cataloged in the naples national archaeological museum.
which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
(a) for example,
(b) in recent years,
(c) however,
(d) conversely,

Explanation:

To determine the logical transition, analyze the context. The first part introduces the collection, and the next part talks about 2023 scans (a recent time - related event). Option A ("For example") is for giving examples, but the scans aren't an example of the collection. Option C ("However") and D ("Conversely") imply contrast, but there's no contrasting idea here. Option B ("In recent years") logically introduces the recent (2023) scans, connecting the two parts of the text by indicating a time - related continuation of events related to the collection.

Answer:

B. In recent years,