Which of the following would decrease the rate at which evapotranspiration occurs?
A)Increased temperatures.
B)Increased wind speed.
C)Increased humidity.
D)Increased water availability.

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Increased humidity decreases the rate at which evapotranspiration occurs because as the air is already saturated with water, it is more difficult for water to evaporate from surfaces and transpire from plants. Therefore, the humidity has a dampening effect on the rate of evapotranspiration.

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