Why are tropical rainforest soils poor for farming?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answers can include:
- The high amount of precipitation leaches most of the soluble materials
- Trees lock up most of the nutrients in their trunks
- Clearing of rainforests accelerates soil erosion
- Strong sunlight bakes the soils to a bricklike consistency
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The following questions are based on the surface weather map shown below.
What will be an ideal response?
Based on a shaded relief map, which river would seem most suitable for a hydroelectric project?
A. Ganges B. Brahmaputra C. Narmada D. Indus
The evolution of the notochord in chordates permitted a more complex embryonic development
a. True b. False
Which of the following places is well known for its intrusive igneous rocks that were exposed by erosion?
A) Yosemite National Park B) Yellowstone National Park C) Mount St. Helens Volcano D) Hawaii