Define the Following Terms

question 43

Short Answer

Define the following terms
-mutually exclusive attributes

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Definitions:

Temperate Deciduous Forests

Forests located in temperate zones characterized by trees that lose their leaves annually.

Decomposition

The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter, an essential component of nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

Nutrient-poor

Describes soils or ecosystems that lack sufficient quantities of essential nutrients required for plant growth, resulting in limited vegetative productivity.

Broadleaf Trees

Trees characterized by broad, flat leaves that are shed annually, contrast to coniferous or needle-leaved trees.