With Urbanization of the Upstream Drainage Area,what Changes Can Be

question 16

Multiple Choice

With urbanization of the upstream drainage area,what changes can be expected in the height of the 100-year flood?

• A) a lower height, since the water runs through faster
• B) a greater height
• C) the time at highest level will be longer
• D) the downstream extent of the highest level will be less
• E) no change; the flood level only depends on the total rainfall upstream

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