What percentage of the U.S. population considers the environment to be one of the most pressing issues facing the nation?

A. less than 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
E. 50%


Answer: A

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Which of the following represents a type of top-down regulation for rattlesnakes living in Arizona?

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Nigeria's language diversity is dominated by which language family?

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