Why Do Forests Make Rain?

Trees are like giant straws that drink water from the ground and then spray it into the air. When they do this, the water turns into clouds, and eventually, rain! This is called transpiration. Forests are so big that they can create rain over hundreds of miles away.

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A small forest can cause rain to fall on a nearby village
Trees in the Amazon can cause rain in Brazil’s farmland
A single tree breathes water into the air, just like you do when you exhale

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