In the fourth century B.C., the philosopher Plato wrote of the erosion and deforestation that ________ Greece.

A. Had been a problem that was now resolved in
B. Were prevalent in countries outside of
C. Would one day plague
D. Had stripped the fine soils and forests of
E. Were caused by the excessive population in


Answer: D

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