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A recent scientific study of the land surrounding a large city has found a 40 percent decrease in forest area and 60 percent decrease in wildlife over ten years. The occurence is most likely caused by_________. A. acid rain B. urban sprawl C. air pollution D. climate change

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B. Urban Sprawl, because when that happens, trees are cut down to make room for cities/towns, and when trees are cut down there is less of a chance for wildfires.
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