Re-foresting tropical areas that have been deforested would result in a(n) _______ in the area's albedo and a(n) _______ in the area's evapotranspiration rates that should cause the area to recover from the slightly _______ regional climate that is a result of tropical deforestation.
A) decrease; increase; drier
B) decrease; increase; wetter
C) increase; decrease; drier
D) increase; decrease; wetter

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Re-foresting tropical areas decreases albedo because forests are darker and absorb more sunlight. It increases evapotranspiration, which adds moisture to the atmosphere, helping to alleviate the drier climate caused by deforestation.

Re-Foresting Tropical Areas That Have Been Deforested Would Result in A(n)