Fill in the Blanks Future modals and transitionsOnline version Pregunta 2. Choose the correct transitions to connect the ideas in each sentence. by Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja -UTPL 1 Consequently Therefore Since Before 1 . the polar ice is melting , polar bears have been forced to adapt to environmental changes . 2 . The amount of polar ice has been decreasing . , the polar bear has lost part of its natural environment . 3 . The polar bear depends on ice as it hunts food in the ocean . , the loss of ice can lead to starvation . 4 . there is less ice for polar bears to stand on , swimming has become more dangerous for them .