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what will cause an increase in runoff and infiltration in an area

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Step-by-step explanation:

The cause for an increase in runoff can be many, some of which are:

1. Increase in the level of saturation of the ground

2. Decrease in the level of the porosity of the ground.

3. Decrease in the permeability of the ground.

4. When rainfall surpasses a soil's infiltration capacity

The cause for an increase in infiltration can be many, some of which are:

1. Reduction in the level of saturation of the ground

2. Rise in the level of the porosity of the ground.

3. Rise in the permeability of the ground.

4. Rise in the level of aggregation and soil structure caused by the presence of a high quantity of organic content.

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