The short black bar shows the time duration of a rainstorm; the red curve and blue curve show patterns of river discharge. The red is representative of a stream in urban locations. Select the possible effects urbanization can have on stream aside from "flashy" behavior. (Select all that apply.)
McGraw-Hill EducationA) More pavement which can prevent rainwater from soaking into the groundB) Less tree cover (less vegetation demand for the rainwater)C) More energy to erode stream banks and cause bank failure and increased sediment lossD) More rain falls in rural areasE) Urban areas have slower stream velocity
What will be an ideal response?
A, B, C
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