Replacing forests with agricultural or urban areas can significantly affect the water cycle. Why is this?
A. Less moisture is evapotranspired into the atmosphere after deforestation.
B. The level of soil nutrients is lower after deforestation.
C. Cloud cover will increase after deforestation.
D. The rate of evapotranspiration increases after deforestation.
Answer: A
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