In the forest, little sunlight is able to penetrate to the ground through the thick crown cover. As a result, ____

a. ?evapotranspiration does not occur near the forest floor
b. ?most plant growth is found near the forest floor
c. ?little plant growth is found near the forest floor
d. ?evaporation from soil does not occur near the forest floor
e. ?moisture cannot reach the plants on the forest floor


ANSWER: c

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