11.1 - Urban Areas
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Practice Questions
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What is infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about how water behaves when it rains.
What is an example of a green infrastructure?
💡 Hint: It's a feature designed to help with stormwater.
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What significantly reduces infiltration in urban areas?
💡 Hint: Think of what you see on city streets.
True or False: Green infrastructure can help restore infiltration capacity.
💡 Hint: Think about features that enhance soil health.
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Assess the potential long-term effects of having a 50% increase in impervious surfaces in an urban area. Include hydrological and ecological impacts.
💡 Hint: Consider both the immediate runoff and long-term ecological balance.
Design a comprehensive urban plan that includes green infrastructure strategies to enhance infiltration. Outline the elements you would incorporate.
💡 Hint: Think about integrating nature into urban planning effectively.
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