A developer wants to develop a large tract of land near a watershed, which will require the removal of several large trees. Which of the following statements best describes the impact that the development would have on the watershed?
A Removing large trees would decrease the amount of runoff in the watershed.
B Removing large trees would cause an increase in temperature and keep the surrounding water and soil warmer.
C Removing large trees would decrease the rate of erosion in a watershed.
D Removing large trees would increase the retention of water within the watershed.
b removing large trees would cause an increase in temperature and keep the surrounding water and soil warmer