Read the two statements and choose the best option that describes the relationship between themI. The prices of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer.II. There is tremendous increase in the temperature during this summer thereby damaging crops greatly.

A、Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

B、Statement II could be the cause and statement I could be its effect.

C、Both statements I and II are independent causes.

D、Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

正确答案：Statement II could be the cause and statement I could be its effect.