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Explain how urbanization influences natural drainage.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which two factors contribute most to the urban heat island phenomenon?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Natural surfaces allow rainfall or snow melt to permeate the soil and is therefore retained below the surface. The streets and sidewalks of a city, however, are almost impervious to water. Thus, the runoff flows out of the city through the flood-control system.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: the area of the city and the population density



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