24.4.4. Urban Areas

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is interception?

   Hint

   Think about how rain interacts with trees or buildings.

2. 2.

   Name one consequence of urban areas having more impervious surfaces.

   Hint

   Consider what happens when water can't soak into the ground.

3. 3.

   What type of surfaces contribute most to urban runoff?

   • Grass
   • Concrete
   • Soil

   Hint

   Think about what happens when it rains in a parking lot.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urban areas typically have higher interception rates than natural areas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the impact of buildings and roads.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.