What is true about temperate deciduous forests?

A. Average temperatures change significantly with the seasons.
B. They are predominantly populated by evergreen trees.
C. Areas cleared of trees do not naturally regenerate for over 1,000 years.
D. They have nutrient-poor soils.
E. Decomposition occurs rapidly.


Answer: A

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