Which of the following is the most likely impact of clearing natural landscape to construct high-rise buildings? a decrease in pollution b scarcity of drinking water c increase in animal population d abundance of non-native plants

The answer is; B

This is because clearing vegetation increases water runoff after precipitation. High surface runoffs give little time for water to percolate into the ground and replenish the ground table. Vegetation stalls this runoffs and gives the water time to seep into the ground.  Most of the runoff waters run off into the oceans.