These pillars are remnants of layers, most of which have been stripped away by wind erosion. If this occurred in less than five years you might reasonably conclude that

A. this area recently has become a productive place to produce agriculture.
B. this area was originally a lake.
C. there must have been drought, overgrazing, or some short-term climatic change.
D. the pillars are remnants of volcanic necks.


Answer: C

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