Topics 5.10 and 5.13 - Urbanization and Red. Urban Runoff

Multiple Choice

How does urbanization impact the natural water cycle and groundwater recharge?

• It increases deep infiltration and reduces runoff.

• It prevents groundwater recharge and increases runoff.

• It increases evaporation and reduces CO2 emissions.

• It promotes vegetation growth and reduces impervious surfaces.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a direct consequence of excessive groundwater withdrawal in coastal cities?

• Increased freshwater supply

• Saltwater intrusion into groundwater

• Decreased sea level

• Expansion of urban land

Multiple Choice

Based on the trends shown, what is one major reason for the shift from rural to suburban and urban areas in the US?

• Better access to natural resources

• More job opportunities and cultural attractions

• Lower cost of living in rural areas

• Higher population density in rural areas

Multiple Select

Which of the following are causes of urban sprawl? (Select all that apply)

• Cheaper property in suburbs

• Improved public transportation

• Domino effect of residents leaving

• Decline in city tax revenue

Fill in the Blanks

Urban growth boundaries are an example of a solution to urban sprawl. Fill in the blank: Urban growth boundaries are

laws set by cities to prevent development beyond a certain boundary.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a pollutant commonly washed into local surface waters by urban runoff?

• Salt

• Sediment

• Fertilizer

• Plastic bottles

Multiple Choice

Characteristic of a material that contains connected air sacs, pores, that water can seep through easily.

• Groundwater

• Permeable

• Impermeable

• Water Table

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of installing a rain garden in urban areas? (Select all that apply)

• Decreases runoff

• Increases flooding

• Creates habitat for pollinators

• Stores CO2

Fill in the Blanks

Public transit can help reduce urban runoff by decreasing the number of

on the road.

Multiple Choice

How does urbanization affect stormwater drainage compared to natural ground cover?

• It increases evaporation and deep infiltration

• It increases runoff and decreases infiltration

• It decreases runoff and increases shallow infiltration

• It has no effect on stormwater drainage