The spotted owl population continues to decrease in the
forests of the western United States and Canada. Its
terrible decline has been spurred by an increase in the
cruel and vicious logging practices that occurred for so
long. In Canada, there are fewer than 30 breeding pairs left
in the wild.
Which phrase from this passage is a subjective element that makes the
passage less trustworthy?
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A. Forests of the western United States and Canada
B. 30 breeding pairs left in the wild
O
C. Population continues to decline
O
D. Cruel and vicious logging practices