A large area is deforested and remains bare.The loss of evapotranspiration from this forest will likely leave the regional climate
A) unchanged.
B) cooler and drier.
C) cooler and wetter.
D) warmer and drier.
E) warmer and wetter.

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Deforestation results in the loss of vegetation that would have transpired large amounts of water into the atmosphere. This loss of evapotranspiration reduces the overall moisture content in the air, making it drier. Additionally, without the shading effect of the trees, more sunlight will be absorbed, increasing the temperature. Therefore, the regional climate will be warmer and drier.

A Large Area Is Deforested and Remains Bare