ConcepTest: Natural Response to City Growth
Question:
A rapidly growing city within a humid climate zone experiences a land use change from predominantly crop land to mostly urban/suburban. A likely natural response would be:
a. Increased infiltration—reduced flooding
b. Reduced infiltration—increased flooding
c. Increased infiltration—increased flooding
d. Reduced infiltration—reduced flooding
a. Increased infiltration—reduced flooding
b. Reduced infiltration—increased flooding
c. Increased infiltration—increased flooding
d. Reduced infiltration—reduced flooding
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is b.
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