In what way do tropical rainforests contribute to their own climate?
a. Trees slow winds, encouraging warmer temperatures
b. Trees transpire large amounts of moisture into the atmosphere.
c. Trees shade the ground, making air masses more stable.
d. Trees slow winds, encouraging precipitation from moist air masses.
e. Trees absorb heat, lowering daytime temperatures and raising nighttime temperatures.
b
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