In a forest, rain does not hit the ground directly because the canopy:
AEvaporates the rain
BFreezes the raindrops
CAbsorbs all the rain
DIntercepts raindrops
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Intercepts raindrops
1. Water drips down branches and stems.
2. The canopy intercepts the flow of raindrops.
3. The ground stays dry for a while.
_Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 17, Forests: Our Lifeline._
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