Which of the following most accurately describes cropland trends in the United States and China?
A) China's population boom has resulted in a recent increase in cropland acreage, while cropland acreage in the United States has stabilized.
B) Both countries are increasing in cropland acreage to support their growing populations and to maintain a growing export industry.
C) The amount of land in crop production has stabilized in both countries despite the fact that both countries are increasing in population.
D) The amount of land in crop production is decreasing in both countries despite the fact that both countries are increasing in population.
D
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