Tropical rain forest soils are usually

A. nutrient-rich.

B. nutrient-poor.

C. low in organic matter.

D. nutrient-rich and low in organic matter.

E. nutrient-poor and low in organic matter.


E. nutrient-poor and low in organic matter.

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a. the hear

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