Question ID:PT51 S3 Q10 Passage:Human settlement of previously uninhabited areas tends to endanger species of wildlife.  However, the Mississippi kite, a bird found on the prairies of North America, flourishes in areas that people have settled.  In fact, during the five years since 1985 its population has risen far more rapidly in towns than in rural areas. Stem:Which one of the following, if true, most helps to explain why the Mississippi kite population does not follow the usual pattern? Correct Answer Choice:EChoice A:Residents of prairie towns have been setting off loud firecrackers near kites' roosting spots because of the birds' habit of diving at people and frightening them. Choice B:Towns on the prairies tend to be small, with a low density of human population and large numbers of wild birds and animals. Choice C:Since the international migratory bird protection treaty of 1972, it has been illegal to shoot kites, and the treaty has been effectively enforced. Choice D:Wildlife such as pigeons and raccoons had already adapted successfully to towns and cities long before there were towns on the North American prairies. Choice E:Trees are denser in towns than elsewhere on the prairie, and these denser trees provide greater protection from hail and windstorms for kites' nests and eggs.