Deforestation is linked to all of the following except:
A) release of CO2, which may contribute to an increase in global temperature.
B) decreased soil fertility.
C) the extinction of many species.
D) increasingly dry local climates.
E) increased groundwater infiltration

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Deforestation can lead to increased groundwater runoff, not infiltration. This is because trees absorb water from the soil and release it into the atmosphere through transpiration. Without trees, there is less water absorption and more water runoff, which can lead to flooding and erosion.

Deforestation Is Linked to All of the Following Except