What Is Typical of Temperate Deciduous Forests

question 98

Multiple Choice

What is typical of temperate deciduous forests? 

• A) They have a high rate of decomposition because of the large fall leaf layer. 
• B) They have severely cold winters and have most of their precipitation in the fall. 
• C) They have a nutrient-poor forest floor compared to all other types of forests. 
• D) They have broadleaf trees that retain their leaves throughout the year.

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