The vast system of canals throughout South Florida are designed to take much of the water that would flow slowly through the land and quickly transport the water to either the Atlantic Ocean to the east or the Gulf of Mexico to the west. How has the construction of the canals impacted the land in South Florida? (7 Points)

A. Plants that were dependent on the slow moving water have migrated towards the canals.

B. The drainage of the water has allowed natural wildlife to thrive because of a reduction in floods.

C. Areas that once thrived have become much dryer due to the lack of water.

D. Reduction of the slow moving water has reduced soil erosion leading to better soil quality.