As watersheds are developed, the increase in ____________, such as pavement and rooftops, causes more water from a storm to run off the land's surface into the drainage system and streams, and usually at a faster pace, than was the case before development.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Impervious surfaces, such as pavement and rooftops, prevent water from soaking into the ground and instead cause it to run off into streams and drainage systems at a faster pace than natural surfaces would. Porous surfaces would have the opposite effect, allowing water to soak in and reducing runoff. Mall construction is too specific and not necessarily relevant to all developments.

As Watersheds Are Developed, the Increase in ____________, Such as Pavement