How does urbanization (paving, etc.) affect runoff and infiltration in a small, previously forested, drainage basin? How does urbanization (paving, etc.) affect runoff and infiltration in a small, previously forested, drainage basin?

A. runoff decreases
B. infiltration increases both increase infiltration decreases
C. runoff increases both decrease

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Answer:

"Runoff increases and Infiltration Decreases"

Explanation:

According to my research on city developments it is known that urbanization causes runoff increases and infiltration decreases. This is because when rainfall comes it causes infiltration in previous impervious surfaces and will runoff straight into the stream extremely fast. This is why the answer is "Runoff increases and Infiltration Decreases"

**You might be missing that one as answer D.**

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