In a tropical rain forest, dropped leaves, fallen trees, and dead animals decompose ____.
A. quickly due to the abundance of decomposers
B. slowly due to the nutrient-poor soils
C. slowly due to the abundant rainfall
D. moderately and nutrients are taken up by the roots of the lianas
E. quickly due to the dense ground vegetation
Answer: A
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