Based on the map, which of the following choices is the most likely reason for the loss of the wetlands as the United States grew in size?

Question

Based on the map, which of the following choices is the most likely reason for the loss of the wetlands as the United States grew in size?
 A. 
People replaced wetlands with cropland.
 B. 
People replaced wetlands with forests.
 C. 
People removed wetlands for cattle ranches.
 D. 
People removed wetlands to build cities.

GPT 3.5 · Answer

D. People removed wetlands to build cities.