Rapid population growth in sunny, warm areas of the United states resulted in both the growth of housing developments and the destruction of natural pine forests. Subdivisions, much like the one pictured here, have sprung up throughout the Southeast United States. Without proper monitoring, however, all BUT ONE of these is an expected consequence of such rapid development.
A) erosion and top soil loss
B) decrease in local biodiversity
C) flooding and increased run-off
D) decrease in average annual temperature