Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of how urbanization influences a river or stream?
A) Urbanization decreases rainwater infiltration into the ground and therefore increases the frequency of floods.
B) Urbanization decreases rainwater infiltration into the ground and therefore increases the magnitude of floods.
C) Urbanization decreases flood lag time by the network of street sewers.
D) Urbanization increases rainstorm frequency and therefore increases the frequency of floods.
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