In Central and South America, people are more likely to protect the natural environment because they are learning that __________.

A. they will pay high fines or be sent to prison if they travel into these regions
B. the natural environment provides most of their basic needs
C. natural environments prevent the formation of damaging weather systems such as hurricanes
D. most of these systems are a major source of carbon dioxide


Ans: B. the natural environment provides most of their basic needs

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