Asked by Bob
Which of the following best explains why deforestation increases the risk of floods in an area?
a.
Tree leaves catch and retain rain water.
b.
Trees block the free flow of water.
c.
Deforestation increases precipitation.
d.
Tree roots improve soil water retention.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
a.
Tree leaves catch and retain rain water.
b.
Trees block the free flow of water.
c.
Deforestation increases precipitation.
d.
Tree roots improve soil water retention.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
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GPT-5 mini
D
Tree roots increase soil porosity and stability and help retain and infiltrate water; removing trees reduces infiltration and increases surface runoff, raising flood risk.
Tree roots increase soil porosity and stability and help retain and infiltrate water; removing trees reduces infiltration and increases surface runoff, raising flood risk.
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