The bald eagle_____ the United States. A. relates B. takes the place of C. represents D. stand for

The bald eagle_____ the United States. A. relates B. takes the place of C. represents D. stand for

C. represents

The correct sentence is:
The bald eagle represents the United States.

Why:

represents means "to be a symbol or emblem of." The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States.

Why the others are incorrect:

relates → suggests a connection, but not in the sense of being a national symbol.

takes the place of → means "substitutes for," which doesn’t fit.

stand for → has a similar meaning to "represents," but it’s plural ("stands for") and is used here in the wrong form.