Which One of the Following Best Describes How Urbanization Affects

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes how urbanization affects small- stream watersheds?

• A) Infiltration and lag time between storms and peak runoff increase.
• B) Infiltration decreases; lag time between storms and peak runoff is shortened.
• C) Infiltration is reduced; lag time between storms and peak runoff is increased.
• D) Infiltration increases slightly; lag time between storms and peak runoff decreases.

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