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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

• The James River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a protected natural area in Virginia.
• It encompasses 4,147 acres.
• It was established to safeguard the habitat of the bald eagle, an endangered species.
• There are restrictions on human activities in the James River NWR.
• The James River NWR is managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

The student wants to explain the original purpose of the James River NWR. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

A

The James River NWR is a protected natural area encompassing 4,147 acres; human activities are restricted there.

B

The James River NWR was established to safeguard the habitat of the endangered bald eagle.

C

Home to the bald eagle, the James River NWR is located in Virginia, where it encompasses 4,147 acres.

D

Virginia’s James River NWR is a protected natural area managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.