Why Is Deforestation Often Associated with Extreme Floods and Mud

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why is deforestation often associated with extreme floods and mud slides?

• A)Increased rain fall
• B)Increased transpiration
• C)Decreased nutrient absorption
• D)Increased soil erosion
• E)Decreased rain fall

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Definitions:

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Carpals

The eight small bones that make up the wrist, which connect the hand to the forearm, allowing for the wrist's complex movements.

Tarsals

A group of seven bones in the foot situated between the lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) and the metatarsal bones, playing a key role in the structure and function of the foot.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.