Question

question 12
removing trees from a region
decreases the precipitation of water.
increases the transpiration of water.
increases the precipitation of water.
decreases the transpiration of water.

Explanation:

Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from plant leaves. Trees are major contributors to transpiration in a region. When trees are removed, there are fewer plants to carry out transpiration. Precipitation is influenced by the water cycle, and while trees do play a role in the local water cycle (through transpiration contributing to moisture in the air), the direct and most immediate effect of removing trees is on transpiration. Removing trees would decrease the amount of water transpired into the atmosphere.

Answer:

decreases the transpiration of water.