6. (1) Struggling in quicksand creates a vacuum, which causes a person to sink. (2) But the human body is more buoyant in quicksand than it is in fresh or ocean water, meaning that it is actually easier to float on quicksand than it is
in a pool or the ocean. (3) falling into quicksand, a person should slowly spread-eagle and allow the body to
gradually come to a back-floating position. (4) By moving cautiously in this position, the quicksand victim can then
maneuver back to solid ground and out of danger.
a. As a consequence
b. Even though
c. Before
d. After