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The woolly mammoth lived a long time ago when the climate of Earth was very cold. They had a thick layer of fat to keep them warm, long tusks for digging in the snow, and hair that covered their bodies. The woolly mammoth ate grasses and plants. As Earth's climate became warmer, humans began to move into areas where the woolly mammoth lived. They became extinct thousands of years ago.

Which does NOT describe a reason that the woolly mammoth became extinct?
A.
Humans removed all of the predators from the area.

B.
Humans began to hunt the woolly mammoth.

C.
The food supply changed with the climate.

D.
The woolly mammoth could not adapt to a warmer climate.

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A. Humans removed all of the predators from the area.
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Answer:

A.Humans removed all of the predators from the area.

Step-by-step explanation:

A.Humans removed all of the predators from the area.

False. Humans never removed predators

B.Humans began to hunt the woolly mammoth.

True. They hunt mammoth for food/shelter/etc.

C.The food supply changed with the climate.

True. Food changed with the climate.

D.The woolly mammoth could not adapt to a warmer climate.

True. They had a thick layer of fat to keep them warm, long tusks for digging in the snow, and hair that covered their bodies. Hence, mammoth couldn't adapt warmer climate.

Question asking for false.

Thus, Answer = [A]

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