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Lichens are organisms, which are very sensitive to air pollution. The graph shows how the distance from a coal-fired power station affects the number of different types of growing lichen.

What conclusion can be drawn from this information?

A

Lichens grow faster near the power station

B

Lichens grow more fast near the power station

C

There are fewer different types of lichens growing near the power station

D

There are more different types of lichens growing near the power station

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