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As cities along the western coast of North America grew, people began building houses in the chaparral regions. Many of the homeowners have chosen to landscape with plants native to the chaparral. However, nearly every year, fires sweep through the area, destroying homes, displacing people, and costing millions of dollars. What is the best solution to this problem?
A) Immediately extinguish all fires in this area.
B) Stop building homes in areas where the vegetation has evolved to burn.
C) Evacuate people during the fire season.
D) Plant species from damp areas to increase the moisture content in the area.
E) Plant tall-growing trees to increase shade.
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