The pie chart depicts land use in the United States as of 2010. What would be a negative environmental consequence of the conver
sion of 10% of the range lands into urban areas complete with construction of roads, businesses, and homes? A) Decreased noise pollution as building act as sound barriers B) Decreased GDP (gross domestic product) for the United States C) Increased forest fires as automobiles increase litter along roadways D) Decreased recharge of groundwater as asphalt and hard surfaces increase
