How does urbanization (paving, etc.)affect runoff and infiltration in a small, previously forested, drainage basin?
A)runoff decreases; infiltration increases
B)both increase
C)infiltration decreases; runoff increases
D)both decrease

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Urbanization, such as paving, reduces the amount of natural land cover and vegetation that the rainwater can infiltrate through. This leads to a decrease in infiltration and an increase in runoff. As a result, more water flows over the surface, leading to quicker and larger water flow in streams and rivers.

How Does Urbanization (Paving, Etc