Urban development-such as building roads, parking lots, buildings, and sidewalks-reduces the recharge of groundwater.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Urban development increases the amount of impermeable surfaces which prevent infiltration of rain water. Less infiltration means less groundwater recharge.
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