Which mechanism causes signal attenuation when a radio wave propagates through a densely forested area?

💡 Explanation

When a radio wave passes through a forest, absorption by water in plants converts the electromagnetic energy of the wave into heat because water molecules strongly absorb radio frequencies. Therefore, the signal attenuates, rather than only diffracting, refracting, or experiencing interference, which are less dominant mechanisms in this scenario.

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