Why Are There Fewer Plant Species in Coniferous Forests Than

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why are there fewer plant species in coniferous forests than in deciduous forests? 

• A) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the bright sunlight. 
• B) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the winters, when soil moisture is frozen. 
• C) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the alkaline soils. 
• D) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the excessive moisture.

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