Discuss the role of forest vegetation in the hydrologic cycle

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Forests are integral to the hydrologic cycle in that by reducing forests and replacing them with grasses, the amount of water transpired is greatly reduced. This may cause precipitation to be reduced.

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A) decrease the nutrients of the soil and the water-holding capacity. B) increase the nutrients of the soil and the water-holding capacity. C) increase the nutrients of the soil but decrease the water-holding capacity. D) decrease the nutrients of the soil but increase the water-holding capacity.

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________ is a fine-grained metamorphic rock whose parent rock was basalt.

A. Gneiss B. Phyllite C. Mica schist D. Garnet schist E. Hornfels

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Define and describe the formation of an alluvial fan. How does it differ from a delta?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage that poor countries offer to entrepreneurs wanting to build factories?

A) raw materials B) inexpensive labor C) hospitable regulatory environment D) lack of pollution

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