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Explain how deforestation can impact both the carbon and water cycles.
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- Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb CO2, increasing atmospheric carbon levels.
- It also decreases transpiration, leading to reduced precipitation and altered local hydrology.
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The removal of trees disrupts the balance of carbon storage and water cycling, leading to potential climate change and altered ecosystems.
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