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24. Why was the bald eagle chosen as the symbol of the United States?

A) There were no other birds to be chosen as the national bird of the new country.

B) The American people won their independence because of that bird.

C) They began to disappear in the whole United States of America.

D) It is a bird of strength and courage and was widespread in North America.

25. What was the most important cause of the bald eagles’ disappearance?

A) Insects that attack and destroy crops. B) Eggs that have very thin shells.

C) Water pollution because of pesticides. D) Rainfalls that often happen.