Question

Increased development can create more ____ as a result of the replacement of large land areas with concrete and asphalt.

Answer 1

Flooding

Explanation:

Increased development can create more flooding as a result of the replacement of large land areas with concrete and asphalt.

Flooding is the inundation of an area with excess water.

• When water falls in area in form of rain, some part of the rain percolates into groundwater system and stores in aquifer.
• The pore spaces in soils also serves as drains for water.
• When the ground surface is covered with pavings, the water is unable to reach the ground water system.
• This leaves a lot of water on the surface with no where to go thereby causing flooding.

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