National Parks are increasingly becoming like islands. What is meant by this is:
A)During peak seasonal use, National Parks are like islands of human activity that resemble urban areas, in an otherwise rural landscape.
B)Most National Parks are located on islands.
C)National Parks are like sanctuaries that successfully maintain healthy populations of species such as grizzly bears and wolves.
D)National parks are increasingly becoming islands of natural habitat surrounded by human development that limits the areas in which wild animals may range, forcing them into isolated populations.

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National parks are increasingly surrounded by areas of human development, which isolates them and restricts the movement of wildlife, making them akin to "islands" of natural habitat in a sea of development. This isolation can impact the genetic diversity and overall health of wildlife populations within the parks.

National Parks Are Increasingly Becoming Like Islands