In the U.S., public lands primarily used for mining, oil and gas extraction, and livestock grazing, are managed by the

A. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
B. Department of Energy.
C. Bureau of Land Management.
D. National Park System.
E. Department of Defense.


Answer: C

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