How does urbanization (paving, etc.) affect runoff and infiltration in a small, previously forested, drainage basin?
a.) infiltration decreases; runoff increases
b.) runoff decreases; infiltration increases
c.) both increase
d.) both decrease
Answer: a.) infiltration decreases; runoff increases
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false