For the given pair of events, classify the two events as independent or dependent.

Randomly selecting a consumer from California

Randomly selecting a consumer who owns a television

A. The two events are independent because the occurrence of one affects the probability of the occurrence of the other. B. The two events are dependent because the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the occurrence of the other. C. The two events are independent because the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the occurrence of the other. D. The two events are dependent because the occurrence of one affects the probability of the occurrence of the other.