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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
• The Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a protected natural area in Virginia.
• It encompasses 2,276 acres.
• It was established to safeguard the habitat of the bald eagle, an endangered species.
• The Mason Neck 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 Mason Neck NWR. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
The Mason Neck NWR is a protected natural area managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, which limits human activities there.
A
A protected natural area, the Mason Neck NWR encompasses 2,276 acres of land in Virginia.
B
The Mason Neck NWR is a natural area in Virginia, home to the bald eagle.
C
Home to the bald eagle, Virginia's Mason Neck NWR is managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
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