Question
If a tropical rainforest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because -
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If a tropical rainforest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because -
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• Correct Answer: A
• Rainforest nutrients are stored in living biomass rather than soil; clearing exposes soil to rapid leaching by heavy rainfall, preventing quick regeneration.
• Deciduous forests retain more nutrients in soil, allowing faster secondary succession.
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