Which of the following statements about protected areas that have been established to preserve biodiversity is correct?
A) About 25 percent of Earth's land area is now protected.
B) Developing nations have a larger ecological footprint than developed nations, thus protected areas should be primarily established in developing nations.
C) Management of a protected area should be coordinated with management of the land surrounding the area.
D) It is only important to protect land within biodiversity hot spots.

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Protected areas are more effective when their management is integrated with the surrounding land to ensure ecological connectivity and reduce external threats.

Which of the Following Statements About Protected Areas That Have