Vegetation: A Key Factor Affecting Climate — Passage
Vegetation plays a crucial role in shaping climate by influencing temperature, humidity, and precipitation. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, helping to regulate the atmosphere.
Forests, in particular, have a cooling effect on the environment. Trees provide shade and release water vapor through transpiration, which cools the air. This is why areas with dense vegetation, like the Amazon rainforest, have cooler temperatures than nearby deforested areas.
Vegetation also affects humidity and rainfall. Plants release moisture into the air, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation. This is why deforestation often leads to drier climates and reduced rainfall.
Additionally, vegetation helps prevent soil erosion and maintains the water cycle. Roots hold soil in place, reducing the risk of floods, and plants filter water, improving its quality.
Fun fact: A single tree can absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, making forests essential for combating climate change!
How does vegetation affect climate?
By increasing temperature and reducing humidityBy regulating temperature, humidity, and precipitationBy stopping all rainfallBy creating desertsWhat process do plants use to absorb carbon dioxide?
RespirationPhotosynthesisTranspirationEvaporationWhat is one effect of forests on temperature?
They increase temperatureThey have a cooling effectThey stop all rainfallThey create desertsWhat is transpiration?
The process of absorbing carbon dioxideThe release of water vapor by plantsThe process of soil erosionThe absorption of sunlightHow does deforestation affect rainfall?
It increases rainfallIt reduces rainfallIt has no effect on rainfallIt creates more cloudsWhat is one role of vegetation in the water cycle?
It stops the water cycleIt prevents soil erosion and filters waterIt increases soil erosionIt reduces water qualityWhat is the fun fact mentioned in the passage?
A single tree can absorb 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per yearVegetation has no effect on climateForests increase temperatureDeforestation improves rainfallWhat is one benefit of vegetation for soil?
It increases soil erosionIt prevents soil erosionIt reduces water qualityIt stops the water cycleCommon core standards covered
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