This learning resource focuses on the dynamics of transpiration in coastal forests and how deforestation disrupts moisture cycling in these ecosystems. The document is structured into multiple parts, beginning with the role of transpiration as a critical driver of moisture from the soil to the atmosphere. It explores the impact of deforestation on the physical properties of water movement, specifically discussing the cohesion-adhesion tension column in xylem and the significance of hydrogen bonding. Students are tasked with visualizing and diagramming the impact of deforestation on vapor flux, analyzing the changes in soil moisture states pre- and post-deforestation, and tracing a causal chain that links the loss of tree biomass to broader regional climate shifts. The resource encourages critical thinking through a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework, asking students to construct arguments about the implications of local flora loss on climate. Finally, reflection on the sustainability of coastal hydrologic systems post-deforestation is encouraged, linking biological processes to larger ecological impacts.