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Why does paving land for parking lots and highways increase the risk of flooding?
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∙ 8y ago
There is no soil to absorb the rain and the water then just runs off into streams and rivers.
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∙ 8y ago
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How does paving roads and parking lots affect environment?
loss of wet lands, pollution collects on them IE antifreeze, oils, ext
How can paving over wetlands area cause flooding?
By stopping the beginning of a river's mouth
Jerry is paving the parking spot shown below. It costs \$50$50dollar sign, 50 to pave each square meter. Find the cost to pave the parking spot.?
30
How does paving roads parking lots affect the environment?
loss of wet lands, pollution collects on them IE antifreeze, oils, ext
Paving large areas can cause water run off problems?
Yes. If sufficient drainage isn't put in place the result can be flooding, erosion and subsidence
Why have humans made the biggest impact in your ecosystems?
By paving paradise and putting up parking lots as well as polluting the streams and ground with garbage
What is grading and paving takeoffs?
To estimate the amount and cost of paving work, paving contractors need to measure the square footage of parking lots and paving areas as drawn on construction blueprints. This measuring process is referred to as a "take-off" because the square footage measurements are "taken off" of the blueprints using devices such as scale rulers, digitizers, or planimeters. If you have any questions please call 1-800-731-3038.
How many new jobs were created during World War 2?
Countless jobs. From building refrigerators to atomic bombs. From making pencils to battleships; from constructing buildings to paving highways.
What is the singular possessive of the word branch?
The possessive form of the singular noun branch is branch's.Examples:The branch's sap stained my hands and legs.They were paving my bank branch's parking lot.
What percent slope must workers create when laying asphalt onto roads and highways?
The requirements for the crown and slope vary by roadway. Those aren't established by the paving crews - it's the dirt crews which set that up.
What are some concrete paving companies?
A few companies who specialise in concrete paving, or paving contractors as they're otherwise known are: The Concrete Paving Co, Duffer In Construction and Aggregate Pavements.
What is a human-environment interaction in Pittsburgh?
Paving a parking lot with asphalt means that rain and snow cannot sink into the ground. The water will run directly to the river, causing a rapid rise in water levels.
