The Primary Difference Between Thorn Forest and Tropical Deciduous Forest

question 107

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between thorn forest and tropical deciduous forest biomes is that

• A) thorn forests have taller trees.
• B) tropical deciduous forests have longer rainy seasons.
• C) thorn forests have much longer rainy seasons.
• D) thorn forests have hotter winters.
• E) tropical deciduous forests have much poorer soils.

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