If a large airport,complete with paved runways,parking lots,and many new structures,is built next to a river,what might the effect be?
A)a decrease in the fish population
B)diminished nutrient supply for fish
C)an increase in the likelihood of flooding
D)Overuse of water will dry out the river.

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The large airport and its structures will likely cause an increase in impervious surfaces, which will reduce infiltration and increase surface runoff. This could lead to an increase in flood frequency and severity, especially if the airport is located in a floodplain.

If a Large Airport,complete with Paved Runways,parking Lots,and Many New