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Of the following statements about protected areas that have been established to preserve biodiversity, which one is not correct?
(A) About 25% of Earth's land area is now protected.
(B) National parks are one of many types of protected areas.
(C) Management of a protected area should be coordinated with management of the land surrounding the area.
(D) It is especially important to protect biodiversity hot spots.
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