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Claim Text: Forests act like sponges. Trees and soil absorb rainfall and melted snow, reducing the risk of extreme flooding.
Simplified Text: Forests act like sponges, absorbing rainfall and snow to reduce flooding.
Confidence Score: 0.900
UUID: 109bd10c-08a6-4a1b-a254-afaad398e41e
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM (8 months ago)

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