The diagram compares the
water
cycle in forested and urban Use synonyms
areas
, illustrating the differences in precipitation absorption, Use synonyms
runoff
, and evaporation.
In forested Use synonyms
areas
, precipitation is absorbed by permeable topsoil, allowing for high levels of infiltration. Use synonyms
Water
seeps into the ground, replenishing the Use synonyms
water
table and sustaining baseflow. Use synonyms
Additionally
, trees contribute to evaporation and transpiration, returning moisture to the atmosphere. Linking Words
Runoff
is minimal Use synonyms
due to
natural absorption, reducing soil erosion and maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
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In contrast
, urban Linking Words
areas
experience reduced infiltration Use synonyms
due to
impermeable surfaces Linking Words
such
as concrete and asphalt. Linking Words
As a result
, Linking Words
runoff
is significantly higher, leading to increased polluted Use synonyms
water
flow and erosion. Transpiration is Use synonyms
also
reduced because of the absence of trees, and evaporation rates decline. The limited infiltration results in reduced groundwater replenishment, causing a drop in baseflow levels.
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Overall
, the diagram highlights how Linking Words
urbanization
disrupts the natural Change the spelling
urbanisation
water
cycle, leading to increased Use synonyms
runoff
, reduced groundwater recharge, and lower atmospheric moisture levels compared to forested Use synonyms
areas
.Use synonyms