Question ID:PT84 S3 Q17 Passage:Since mosquito larvae are aquatic, outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases typically increase after extended periods of wet weather. An exception to this generalization, however, occurs in areas where mosquitoes breed primarily in wetland habitats. In these areas, outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases are worse after periods of drought. Stem:Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy described above? Correct Answer Choice:CChoice A:The use of insecticides is typically prohibited in wetland habitats. Choice B:Human populations tend to be sparse in areas near wetland habitats. Choice C:Wetland habitats contain numerous aquatic insects that prey on mosquito larvae. Choice D:Wetland habitats host a wider variety of mosquito species than do other areas where mosquitoes breed. Choice E:Periods of drought in wetland habitats create conditions conducive to the emergence of new plant growth.