Which of the following best explains why deforestation increases the risk of floods in an area?

a
Deforestation increases precipitation.
b
Tree leaves catch and retain rain water.
c
Trees block the free flow of water.
d
Tree roots improve soil water retention.

What protects the lining of the stomach from acidic gastric juices?

Where would you expect to see seedless plants, such as ferns and mosses? a. in a botanical museum, because they are all extinct b. low and close to the ground in a moist environment c. climbing high while circling the branches of another plant d. deeply rooted in a forest with a trunk that reaches 20 meters or more

An ecologist studied the same species of deer during the summer and the winter. she noticed that during the summer, when there was plenty of food, the deer were energetic and playful. however, during winter when food was scarce, the deer moved more slowly and did not run unless they needed to escape a predator. which scientific fact is best supported by her observations?