Which outcome occurs when increased impermeable surfaces replace vegetation in an urban hydrological system?

💡 Explanation

Surface runoff increases because the process of infiltration is reduced due to the presence of impermeable surfaces. Therefore, more water flows over land rather than seeping into the ground, rather than contributing to groundwater recharge.

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