Contrast the Soil Beneath Broadleaf Trees with That Beneath Conifers

question 100

Multiple Choice

Contrast the soil beneath broadleaf trees with that beneath conifers.How do the soils compare?

• A)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more acidic; conifers tend to make it more alkaline.
• B)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more alkaline; conifers tend to make it more acidic.
• C)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more acidic; conifers tend to make it more neutral.
• D)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more neutral; conifers tend to make it more acidic.

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Definitions:

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling vision.

Innermost Tunic

The deepest layer of an organ or structure, often referring to the inner layer of blood vessels that is in direct contact with the blood.

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye.

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized neurons located in the retina that are capable of converting light into signals that can be interpreted by the brain as vision.