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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
• The United States has designated more than 500 areas National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs).
• Some NWRs were established specifically to protect endangered species.
• The St. Johns NWR is a 6,255-acre area in Florida, on the Atlantic coast.
• It was established to protect the endangered dusky seaside sparrow.
• The Bitter Creek NWR is a 14,054-acre area in California, on the Pacific coast.
• It was established to protect the endangered California condor.
The student wants to contrast the two NWRs. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Some NWRs were established specifically to protect endangered species such as the California condor.
A
Both the St. Johns NWR and the Bitter Creek NWR were established to protect endangered species.
B
While the St. Johns NWR is in Florida, on the Atlantic coast, the Bitter Creek NWR is in California, on the Pacific coast.
C
The US has designated more than 500 areas NWRs, including the St. Johns NWR in Florida.
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