A park has a large pond and a small pond as shown. Each pond is in the shape of a circle.
The radius of the large pond is 4 times the radius of the small pond.
Based on this information, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.
The area of the large pond is 16 times the area of the small pond.

B.
The area of the large pond is 2 times the area of the small pond.

C.
The area of the large pond is 4 times the area of the small pond.

D.
The area of the large pond is 8 times the area of the small pond.