As officially defined by Congress in the 1964 Wilderness Act, "wilderness" is
A. any area with important scenic, historic, and recreational value.
B. undeveloped land where humans have little impact and temporary presence, and visitors can find solitude.
C. a place where people live in harmony with nature, building only low-impact structures and roads.
D. an area of at least 10,000 acres with no human intrusion.
E. an area of at least 10,000 acres with low-impact development by humans
Answer: B. undeveloped land where humans have little impact and temporary presence, and visitors can find solitude.
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