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The diagram compares how the water cycle operates in forested areas and urban environments, highlighting differences in infiltration, evaporation, runoff, and groundwater recharge. Overall, natural forested landscapes allow a substantial proportion of rainfall to infiltrate the soil and replenish underground water reserves, whereas urban surfaces significantly reduce infiltration and increase surface runoff, leading to greater […]
The diagrams illustrate how the water cycle operates differently in forested and urban environments, highlighting the significant impact of land use on water movement and distribution. In forested areas, the water cycle functions in a relatively natural way. Precipitation falls onto the tree canopy and forest floor, where it follows multiple pathways. A substantial portion […]