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8 the process of converting land from fields, woods, or deserts to roads, buildings, and parking lots lessens the ability to absorb rainfall and increases runoff by what amount? two to six times three to four times two to three times three to six times skip 7/12 complete
When land is converted from natural - like fields, woods, or deserts to impervious surfaces like roads, buildings, and parking lots, the ability to absorb rainfall decreases and runoff increases. Scientific research indicates that this conversion typically increases runoff by two to six times.
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Two to six times