Why Do Tropical Rainforests Exist in Soils That Are Nutrient-Poor

question 57

Multiple Choice

Why do tropical rainforests exist in soils that are nutrient-poor?

• A) There is a low rate of decomposition, and plants cannot absorb the "undigested" nutrients.
• B) There is a low rate of decomposition, and plants quickly absorb the nutrients as they are available.
• C) There is a high rate of decomposition, and plants quickly absorb the nutrients as they are available.
• D) The plants cannot use the types of nutrients produced by tropical decomposers.

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