The Nutrients That Are Available for Plant Growth in Tropical

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nutrients that are available for plant growth in tropical rainforests tend to be stored in ________.

• A) the uppermost layer of the soil.
• B) the bottommost layer of the soil.
• C) a layer that is approximately one meter below the surface.
• D) the decaying vegetative material that has fallen on the rainforest floor.
• E) the living plants.

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