The Figure Below Shows the Role of Forests in the Hydrological

question 53

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows the role of forests in the hydrological cycle. Based on this figure, how would clearing the trees on a stretch of land disrupt this process?

• A)Transpiration would increase
• B)Infiltration (water seeping into the ground)would increase
• C)Surface runoff would increase
• D)Evaporation from soil remain unchanged

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