Tile drainage systems and city storm sewers

A. reduce flooding where they are installed but may increase it along a stream into which the discharge flows.
B. reduce flood hazards by removing water quickly.
C. increase flood hazards by preventing infiltration.
D. have no effect on flood hazards; they do not drain into streams.


Answer: A

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