24.4.4 - Urban Areas
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Practice Questions
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What is interception?
💡 Hint: Think about how rain interacts with trees or buildings.
Name one consequence of urban areas having more impervious surfaces.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water can't soak into the ground.
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What type of surfaces contribute most to urban runoff?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains in a parking lot.
True or False: Urban areas typically have higher interception rates than natural areas.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of buildings and roads.
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Assess how implementing green roofs city-wide could alter the hydrology of a typical urban area. What are the potential costs and benefits?
💡 Hint: Think about both the environmental and economic factors.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a stormwater management plan that solely relies on traditional drainage systems versus integrating green infrastructure.
💡 Hint: Consider how water can be managed at multiple points in an urban landscape.
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