When Terrestrial Ecosystems Are Paved Over, for Example to Construct

question 8

Multiple Choice

When terrestrial ecosystems are paved over, for example to construct a parking lot, how is the hydrologic cycle affected?

• A) Infiltration is decreased and runoff is increased.
• B) Infiltration is increased and runoff is decreased.
• C) Evapotranspiration is increased and runoff is decreased.
• D) Evapotranspiration is increased and precipitation is decreased.

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