Deforestation in the tropics should result in a(n) _______ in the land's ability to reflect solar energy and _______ latent heat transfer.
A) increase; increased
B) increase; decreased
C) decrease; increased
D) decrease; more variable

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Deforestation increases the land's albedo, leading to more reflection of solar energy, and reduces latent heat transfer due to less vegetation and moisture.

Deforestation in the Tropics Should Result in A(n) _______ in the Land's