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Question
Why do tropical rainforests have oligotrophic soil?
Very Short Answer
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Solution
Heavy rainfall and high temperatures cause rapid decomposition and intense leaching. As a result, the shallow topsoil retains few nutrients; much of the ecosystem’s nutrients are held in the vegetation.
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Chapter 17: Organisms and Populations - EXERCISES [Page 961]
