From a distance, they both look like seals, but once you get up close you can actually see the difference. Seals and sea lions a
re both fish-loving mammals. Moreover, handy flippers propel them both through the water. But while seals have a tiny opening on the side of their heads, sea lions have actual earflaps. Furthermore, sea lions use their back flippers like feet to scoot along the beach. On the other hand, seals must wriggle and roll to get ahead. On the whole, when you visit a zoo or theme park, it's the honking, barking, funny sea lion you're likely to find playing to the crowds for fishy treats, earflaps and all. In the passage about seals and sea lions, which transition is used to show a contrast? (5 points)
Furthermore is used to continue the contrast of the sea lion. On the whole is used more as a somewhat closing piece for the entire piece, and moreover is used actually to compare rather than contrast. I hope this helps.
