Question

Explain how deforestation leads to reduced rainfall. [3 marks]

Answer 1

• Plants absorb water from the soil and through transpiration, water evaporates to form clouds. (1 mark)
• Deforestation leads to cutting down of trees. As a result, less water is absorbed from the soil which in turn affects transpiration. (1 mark)
• This reduction in transpiration affects cloud formation and thus, results in less rainfall. (1 mark)