The high temperatures and precipitation in a tropical rain forest create soils that are:
A) highly variable in mineral content.
B) heavily chemically weathered and leached of most nutrients.
C) capable of supporting years of agricultural demand without irrigation.
D) very fertile and rich in organic matter.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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