Clearing Native Vegetation in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas Typically Raises

question 135

Multiple Choice

Clearing native vegetation in arid and semi-arid areas typically raises the water table because of

• A) lower interception and lower transpiration.
• B) greater rainfall.
• C) evapotranspiration increases drawing water up to the surface.
• D) capillary action decreases, holding water at higher elevations.
• E) nonnative plants releasing more water to the soil.

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