Asked by Marzena Mielcarek on May 18, 2024
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Why are there fewer plant species in coniferous forests than in deciduous forests?
A) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the bright sunlight.
B) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the winters, when soil moisture is frozen.
C) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the alkaline soils.
D) Few species in coniferous forests can tolerate the excessive moisture.
Coniferous Forests
Forest ecosystems dominated by cone-bearing trees, such as pines, spruces, and firs, which are mostly evergreen and adapted to cooler climates.
Alkaline Soils
Soils with a pH level higher than 7, often rich in sodium, calcium, and magnesium, and found in arid and semi-arid regions.
Deciduous Forests
Forests characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally.
- Analyze the reasons for the biodiversity differences among various forest types, including coniferous, deciduous, and tropical rain forests.
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SR
Sarina RozekMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Coniferous forests have harsh winters where the soil moisture is frozen, making it difficult for many plant species to survive. Deciduous forests, on the other hand, have milder winters and a more diverse range of plant species can tolerate the conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the reasons for the biodiversity differences among various forest types, including coniferous, deciduous, and tropical rain forests.