In 1848, San Francisco Bay looked much different than it does today. At one time, the largest part of this estuary had an area defined by approximately ________

A) 20 × 40 km B) 40 × 150 mi C) 30 × 80 km D) 40 × 50 mi E) 15 × 40 km


C

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