Question

An area recently became prone to deforestation. Now there are few trees left in the vicinity. How would this change affect the cycles of Earth?

A. More carbon dioxide would be used by the plants.

B. More carbon would be available to animals for consumption.

C. Less transpiration would take place.

D. Less nitrogen would be needed by animals.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Less transpiration would take place.

Transpiration is the loss of water from trees. This water is the chief component of water cycle. Deforestation will reduce the number of trees this will reduce the overall transpiration rate of the area. The water vapor from the forests trees releases into the atmosphere where it condenses into clouds and water vapors get precipitated in the form of rain. Therefore, transpiration will affect the occurrence of rain hence, will affect the water cycle.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Less transpiration would take place.

Explanation:

Transpiration is the exhalation of water vapor through the stomata of plant leaves. If you have time, Yale offers a detailed explanation of how deforestation is reducing transpiration and affecting the planet's water cycle:

https://e360.yale.edu/features/how-deforestation-affecting-global-water-cycles-climate-change