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as urban development takes place , the drainage density of the surrounding natural environment will increase. Explain why this is the case​

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Removing vegetation and soil, grading the land surface, and constructing drainage networks increase runoff to streams from rainfall and snowmelt. As a result, the peak discharge, volume, and frequency of floods increase in nearby streams.

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