Use the paragraph to answer the question.

For many, fall is a time to appreciate the beauty and bounty of nature. The changing colors of the leaves, the cool nights, and the warmth of the sun make us appreciate the beauty of the season. We can also take time to appreciate the gifts of the harvest and the abundance of the natural world.

Which of the following BEST describes what the word "abundance" means in the last sentence?

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O a large quantity of something

a surprising amount of something

a lack of something

Oa refection of something

The word "abundance" in the last sentence means a large quantity of something.