Question

When deforestation occurs in an area, what immediate effect does this have on the water cycle?
Responses
A More water is returned to the atmosphere.More water is returned to the atmosphere.
B There is less runoff water, but more transpiration.There is less runoff water, but more transpiration.
C More precipitation is formed, because there is more evaporation.More precipitation is formed, because there is more evaporation.
D More runoff water is created, and less is returned to the atmosphere.

Answer 1

D

Removing trees reduces transpiration and interception, so less water is returned to the atmosphere and more water flows off the surface as runoff.