Human activity influences the hydrology of a drainage basin. Which does NOT identify how urban developed areas often contribute to flooding?

Question

Responses
A excess use of detention pondsexcess use of detention ponds
B pavement increases runoff to streamspavement increases runoff to streams
C pavement limits infiltration of soilpavement limits infiltration of soil
D storm sewers direct more runoff to streams

Answer 1

A. excess use of detention ponds

This option does not identify a way that urban developed areas contribute to flooding. In fact, the use of detention ponds is typically a mitigation strategy designed to manage and reduce flooding by capturing and slowly releasing stormwater. The other options (B, C, and D) clearly indicate ways that urban development can lead to increased flooding risk.