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

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Urbanization usually leads to an increase in impervious surfaces, such as buildings and pavement, which decrease infiltration and increase runoff. Lawns may increase infiltration to some extent, but not enough to offset the decrease caused by buildings and pavement. Therefore, option D, where infiltration decreases and runoff increases, is the best choice.

How Does Urbanization (Buildings, Paving, Lawns Etc