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Question
Give a reason/suitable explanation.
Forests tend to bring more rains.
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Solution
Substantial quantities of water are released into the atmosphere through transpiration by the extensive forests. Consequently, transpiration increases the amount of moisture in the atmosphere, which results in an increase in rainfall.
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