How much of the total U.S.land area does the federal government own and what is it primarily used for?
A) 2% used for public housing
B) 7% used for housing government offices
C) 20% used for the Interstate Highway system
D) 40% used for national parks and military facilities
E) 55% used for national parks, military facilities, Interstate Highways, government offices, and public housing

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The federal government owns approximately 640 million acres or about 28% of the total U.S. land area. Of this, about 40% is used for national parks and military facilities. The remaining land is used for a variety of purposes, including grazing, mining, and forestry. Options A, B, C, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the primary uses of federal land.

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