alleryCovering ground with concrete in cities mainly leads to what?
ALess surface runoff
BMore infiltration into soil
CMore groundwater recharge
DMore surface runoff
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. More surface runoff
1. Concrete and roads are impervious, so water cannot soak in.
2. Infiltration falls and surface runoff rises.
3. More infiltration or recharge would need open soil.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water cycle, Land cover and land use changes_
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