Which the Following Statements Typifies Tropical Rain Forests

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which the following statements typifies tropical rain forests ?

• A)They are usually composed of at least ten distinct layers,or stories,of vegetation.
• B)They are found in areas with high accumulations of organic material in the soil.
• C)They occur in areas with ancient,mineral-poor soil.
• D)They are known for being only moderately productive.

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Definitions:

Braided Streams

Watercourses that consist of a network of small channels separated by small and often temporary islands called braid bars, typically found in environments with high sediment loads and strong seasonal flows.

Sediment

Particles of organic or inorganic matter that settle in place, often in bodies of water, eventually forming sedimentary rock.

Clay And Silt

Fine-grained natural earth materials, which when combined, form a part of sedimentary deposits, with distinct physical properties related to their particle size.

Oxbow Lake

An isolated, curved lake formed when a cutoff meander is filled with water.