Which of the following accompanies urbanization replacing farms and open areas with cities)?
A) the discharge pattern of streams in the area does not change
B) runoff occurs more quickly and produces a higher peak flow
C) runoff becomes more spread out in time, increasing the amount of flooding
D) runoff becomes more spread out in time, reducing the amount of flooding
E) none of these

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Urbanization increases impervious surfaces such as roads and buildings, which leads to quicker runoff and higher peak flow in streams, as water cannot infiltrate into the ground as easily.

Which of the Following Accompanies Urbanization Replacing Farms and Open