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How does a city compare to a field or forest when it comes to rainwater?

A. A field or forest will have lower porosity but high infiltration of rainwater into the groundwater.
B. A city will have a lower porosity and a lower infiltration of rainwater into groundwater.
C. A city will have a much lower percentage of runoff.
D. A city will absorb more rainwater than a field or forest.

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Step-by-step explanation:

I believe the answer is B. because most rain goes to a sewer system, in city.

during a heavy rain.

FOREST= dirt, roots, trees filter h2o= water plants, crops, absorbs & most rain with soil.,= natural filtration.

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A field or forest will have lower porosity but high infiltration of rainwater into the groundwater

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