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Trees return water to the air through their leaves by:

AEvaporation
BRespiration
CCombustion
DFermentation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Evaporation
1. Roots take in water. 2. Leaves release water vapour by evaporation. 3. Fewer trees disturb the water cycle. _Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 17, Forests: Our Lifeline._
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