ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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dense, thick soil that supports a dense layer of plants on the forest floor
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species of animals with specialized ways of surviving in order to avoid competition
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very few species of trees, due to poor soil quality
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plants and animals that are very similar due to year-round warmth and moisture
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Detailed explanation-1: -The tropical rainforest biome has four main characteristics: very high annual rainfall, high average temperatures, nutrient-poor soil, and high levels of biodiversity (species richness).
Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Hot and humid best describes a tropical region.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is 1 only. The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome found near Earth’s equator. The world’s largest tropical rainforests are in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It receives from 60 to 160 inches of precipitation that is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tropical Rain Forests occur in the areas which receive heavy rainfall. They are so dense that sunlight doesn’t reach the ground. They always appear green and are called evergreen forests. Important trees found in these forests are mahogany, ebony and rosewood.