A rapidly growing city within a humid climate zone experiences a land use change from predominantly cropland to mostly urban/suburban. A likely natural response would be
A. reduced infiltration - reduced flooding.
B. increased infiltration - increased flooding.
C. reduced infiltration - increased flooding.
D. increased infiltration - reduced flooding.
Answer: C
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