Urbanization causes an increase in the volume of water entering a stream because of the abundance of ___________ surfaces in cities and towns.

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Impermeable surfaces, like concrete and pavement, prevent water from infiltrating the ground and instead direct it towards storm drains and streams, resulting in an increase in the volume of water entering streams during storm events.

Urbanization Causes an Increase in the Volume of Water Entering