Urban Drainage (AQA A Level Geography)

To what extent do you agree that urban drainage presents more opportunities than challenges in developing more sustainable cities?

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Choose the hydrograph below that would most accurately represent an urban catchment.

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Figure 6a shows an example of a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) using swales in Upton, Northampton.

Figure 6b shows the possible benefits of SUDS.

Figure 6a

Figure 6b

Using Figure 6a and your own knowledge, evaluate the use of SUDS in achieving the benefits shown in Figure 6b.

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Which of the following is an accurate description of characteristics of the water cycle in an urban area?

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