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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a protected natural area in California.
- It encompasses 3,592 acres.
- It was established to safeguard the habitat of the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard, an endangered species.
- The Coachella Valley NWR is managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
- The US Fish & Wildlife Service limits human activities in the area.
The student wants to indicate the size of the Coachella Valley NWR. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
The Coachella Valley NWR is a natural area in California, home to the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard.
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A protected natural area, the Coachella Valley NWR encompasses 3,592 acres of land in California.
B
The Coachella Valley NWR is a protected natural area managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, which limits human activities there.
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Home to the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard, California's Coachella Valley NWR is managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
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