Cutting Down Rain Forests Can Lead To

Question

Cutting down rain forests can lead to
A)decreased temperatures.
B)decreased rainfall.
C)decreased atmospheric carbon dioxide.
D)increased biodiversity.
E)more than one of these.

Accepted Answer

Cutting down rain forests can lead to decreased rainfall, as trees play a vital role in absorbing moisture from the soil and releasing it into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration. Deforestation can disrupt this natural cycle and lead to drier conditions in the surrounding areas. Though the other options may seem plausible, they are not directly linked to rain forest destruction.