Standard Science Primary 5 Cycles

How does deforestation directly affect the water cycle in a local area?

A Increases transpiration
B Decreases the amount of water vapour in the air
C Stops evaporation from the soil
D Increases rainfall
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Step 1: Trees release water vapour via transpiration. Step 2: Removing trees (deforestation) reduces this source of vapour. Step 3: Less vapour in the air results in less cloud formation.

Correct answer: Decreases the amount of water vapour in the air

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