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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The phrase "eroded and deforestation" and "stripped the fine soils and forests of" are both referring to the same concept, which is the destruction of forests and soil. Option E is the best choice because it directly states this concept.

In the Fourth Century B