Which of the following accompanies urbanization (replacing farms and open areas with cities)?
A. Runoff becomes more spread out in time, reducing the amount of flooding.
B. Runoff becomes more spread out in time, increasing the amount of flooding.
C. The discharge pattern of streams in the area does not change.
D. Runoff occurs more quickly and produces a higher peak flow.
E. None of these choices are correct.
Answer: D
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