One of the consequences of building roads,parking lots,and buildings is
A) increased evaporation from the ocean.
B) decreased precipitation over the oceans and the land.
C) increased transpiration of plants in the vicinity.
D) increased runoff into nearby streams, lakes, wetlands, or the ocean.
E) a decrease in the level of the water table.

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Clearing vegetation from land and building on it prevents percolation and increases runoff of water into nearby streams, lakes, wetlands, or the ocean.

One of the Consequences of Building Roads,parking Lots,and Buildings Is