Which one of the following best describes how urbanization affects small- stream watersheds?
A) Infiltration and lag time between storms and peak runoff increase.
B) Infiltration decreases; lag time between storms and peak runoff is shortened.
C) Infiltration is reduced; lag time between storms and peak runoff is increased.
D) Infiltration increases slightly; lag time between storms and peak runoff decreases.

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Urbanization typically leads to an increase in impervious surfaces such as roads, buildings, and pavements, which reduces the ground's ability to absorb water (infiltration decreases). Consequently, water runs off more quickly into streams, reducing the lag time between storms and peak runoff.

Which One of the Following Best Describes How Urbanization Affects