Question

the building of a large shopping mall... would decrease the recharging of aquifers. would help save water in that local area. could prevent local flooding. could cause increased local flooding.

Explanation:

Building a large shopping - mall typically involves significant land - use changes. Paved surfaces reduce infiltration of rainwater into the ground, decreasing aquifer recharge. Also, reduced infiltration can lead to increased surface runoff, potentially causing local flooding. It does not help save water in the local area or prevent local flooding.

Answer:

A. Would decrease the recharging of aquifers.
D. Could cause increased local flooding.