Which of the Following Is Not True About Mountains

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about mountains?

• A) They serve as major storehouses for water.
• B) They contain habitats for many endemic species.
• C) They serve as sanctuaries for species driven from lowland areas.
• D) They have deep,fertile soils.
• E) They contain a majority of the world's forests.

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