As cities along the western coast of North America grew, people began building houses in the chaparral regions

Many homeowners have chosen to landscape with drought-resistant native plants in an effort of conserve water, a valuable resource in this dry biome. Nevertheless, the dry chaparral summer remains susceptible to fires. Nearly every year, fires sweep through the area, destroying homes, displacing people, and costing millions of dollars. What is the best solution to this problem?
A) Immediately extinguish all fires in this area.
B) Plant tall-growing trees to increase shade.
C) Stop building homes in fire-prone areas.
D) Plant species from damp areas to increase the moisture content in the area.
E) Evacuate people during the fire season.


C

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