Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Regarding the Tropical

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the tropical rain forest?

• A)It does not have the same vegetation pattern as a jungle.
• B)Plant foliage is relatively sparse on the forest floor.
• C)The trees of the tropical rain forest are broadleaf evergreens.
• D)It is dominated by just a few different species of trees.

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