Which of the following is not true of stormflow and hydrographs for urban areas?
A) The time lag between maximum precipitation and maximum discharge is less for urban areas than for rural areas.
B) The time required for discharge to drop after a flood is shorter for urban areas than for rural areas.
C) The amount of surface runoff is greater in urban areas.
D) Urbanization decreases the possibility of a flood downstream from a major city.
Answer: D) Urbanization decreases the possibility of a flood downstream from a major city.
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