Which of these actions is an example of ecological restoration?
A) Conversion of agricultural areas back into native prairie habitat
B) Development of an artificial turf soccer field on a wetland
C) Conversion of a bog to a cranberry farm
D) Conversion of a parking lot to a lawn planted with an introduced grass species
E) Damming a small stream to build an ornamental fountain

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Ecological restoration involves reversing the damage caused by human activities and restoring degraded ecosystems to their natural state. The conversion of agricultural areas back into native prairie habitat is an example of ecological restoration because it involves returning the land to its original ecological condition. The other choices involve activities that can harm or destroy ecosystems, such as developing on wetlands or damming streams.

Which of These Actions Is an Example of Ecological Restoration