Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The temperate deciduous forest is composed of a high diversity of deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the fall because of low soil fertility.
• B)Agriculture is often not very successful in a tropical forest because of the poor soils.
• C)The high species diversity of a tropical rain forest is supported by a high diversity of soil organisms, high soil fertility, and high rainfall.
• D)Agriculture is often not very successful in grasslands because of the poor soils.

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Definitions:

Twin-Study Method

A research design used in genetics and psychology to compare the influence of environment and genetics on traits by studying twins raised together and apart.

Genetic Influence

The impact of genes inherited from parents on the physical and behavioral characteristics of an individual.

Extraversion-Introversion

A personality dimension reflecting the extent to which an individual is outgoing and enjoys interacting with others versus being introverted and preferring a more solitary lifestyle.

Monozygotic Twins

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