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Which of the following best describes how urbanisation affects drainage-basin stores?.
- A.A) Decreases surface runoff
- B.B) Increases infiltration
- C.C) Reduces groundwater recharge
- D.D) Enhances vegetation cover
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- Urbanisation typically leads to increased impervious surfaces, which reduces groundwater recharge.
Explanation
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As urban areas expand, natural landscapes are replaced with concrete and asphalt, which prevents water from infiltrating the ground, thus decreasing groundwater stores.
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