The Loss of Forests Can Affect Rainfall Patterns

question 17

True/False

The loss of forests can affect rainfall patterns.

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Stare Decisis

The legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent, meaning earlier judicial decisions are authoritative in all future cases that are substantially similar.

Prior Decisions

Legal doctrine referring to the respect and adherence to judicial decisions made in previous cases.

Authoritative

Possessing or exhibiting authority; considered to be reliable or accurate.

Trial Court

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