Which of the Following Accompanies Urbanization (Replacing Farms and Open

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accompanies urbanization (replacing farms and open areas with cities) ?

• A)The discharge pattern of streams in the area does not change.
• B)Runoff occurs more quickly and produces a higher peak flow.
• C)Runoff becomes more spread out in time, increasing the amount of flooding.
• D)Runoff becomes more spread out in time, reducing the amount of flooding.
• E)None of these.

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