Is it true that trees "attract" rain? How can that be?

Answer 1

Yes, this is true. This is because collectively, trees moderate local climate by reducing runoff and slowing the water cycle. As a result, trees allow more evaporation (technically called evapotranspiration). This leads to locally higher humidity. Higher humidity sets the stage for more rainfall.

Without trees, rain largely flows away from the area -- before significant evaporation can take place. This lack of humidity inhibits additional rainfall.

Answer 2

IF by attract you mean it as gregory_s19 explained it then fine. I don't dispute his answer. But IF you had a city or town right next to a forest, I would dispute that the city or town would get statistically less rain that the adjacent forest because the trees attract the rain. At THAT point, only GRAVITY is attracting the rain and within a vicinity it is just as likely to fall on concrete as on a tree.

Make sense?

Answer 3

Trees don't necessarily attract rain but they are good proofers for when it is going to rain. The best ones to watch are the maple trees. When they are in need of moisture and rain is on the way, you will see them turn all their leaves upside down so that they can collect the rain in the palm of their leaves. NO JOKE!

Answer 4

idk thats weird and cool natures like that did u know a tree wil put its leaves down when its going to rain because if the water stas on the leaves the sun will burn it because of evapration neat huh!well if u have any more questions add me on my page and email me good luck with ya question