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Consider the following statements regarding tropical rain forest soils: 1. The soil is rich in nutrients. 2. High temperature and moisture cause rapid decomposition of organic matter. Which is correct?
A.
Both 1 and 2 and 2 explains 1
B.
Both 1 and 2 but 2 does not explain 1
C.
1 is correct but 2 is incorrect
D.
1 is incorrect but 2 is correct
Explanation:
Tropical rainforest soils are nutrient-poor due to rapid decomposition; hence statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.