Which option identifies the issue that would affect the ecologist's area of specialization in the following scenario?
An ecologist who specializes in wetlands trends is presenting information to a group of students in a high school
classroom. She makes a statement about the environmental damage caused by the extensive highway systems in
California.
O Highways cut through usable farmland.
O Highways emit large quantities of pollution into the air.
O Highways reduce the amount of available wetlands for plant life.
O Highways provide easy access to urban areas, adding to growth.