In the Fourth Century B

question 57

Multiple Choice

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

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

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