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3. Why are sled dogs no longer the main form of transportation in many areas of Alaska?

A. The majority of voters felt that using sled dogs for transportation is cruel.
B. Many people want to race sled dogs year-round which means there are not many sled
dogs left over to be used for transportation.
C. People use snowmobiles, cars, and airplanes as the main forms of transportation.
D. Sled dogs must train year-round for sled dog races and cannot risk getting injured in
between races by doing such strenuous activity.

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Answer: C. People use snowmobiles, cars, and airplanes as the main forms of transportation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the introduction of snowmobiles in the 1950s, they have become Alaska's primary form of winter transportation, although they are still used for hunting, racing, and touring tourists who want to take photos.

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