Which of the following regions was the focus of the opening two-page spread of Chapter 9 (Sculpting Landscapes)?

A. landscapes of Europe
B. swamps and other wetlands of the Everglades of Florida
C. rain forests of Central America
D. canyons and other features near Moab, in central Utah
E. None of these choices are correct.


Answer: D

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