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You would think that the rainforests soil was very fertile and rich due to the enormous amounts of plants growing there on their own. However, the rainforests soil is not rich or fertile at all. The torrential rain washes the nutrients and minerals away. So, instead of getting its minerals and nutrients from the soil, it gets them from fallen trees and rotting leaves. Therefore, if the rainforest is removed for farming it will not grow back without artificial fertilizers.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoRain forests grow because they get plenty of rain and sunlight, and because the land is nurtured by the great diversity of the forest and the animals living in it. Rain forests recycle all nutrients with extreme efficiency. The understory plants are well adapted to the shady environment and benefit from the nutrients dropped from their taller, sun loving neighbors.
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∙ 15y agono, because all of the rain washes the neutriants away.
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∙ 15y agoThe topsoil is so thin in the rainforest - nutrients are used up very quickly - that farming does not work for very long.
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∙ 12y agoNo,it's poor in nutrients
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Land cleared from the rainforest for farming?
will remain fertile for decades and yield large crops.
The deforestation of rainforest ecosystems for logging and for farming has had what direct effect on those areas?
According to USA Test Prep, the answer would be the desertification of the areas.
How does farming differ from other occupations?
the stuff from farms are fresh and good for you. factory stuff is really bad.
What was a major cause of the dust bowl in the great plains?
drought. poor farming techniques. wind. bad combination!
Is minnamurra rainforest a tropical rainforest?
yes
What is the soil like in a rainforest is this good for farming why or why not?
chesse!
What is a benefit for cutting down the rainforest?
growing crops and farming
Why were the first settlers of Jamestown prevented from farming?
They were bad at farming.
Land cleared from the rainforest for farming?
will remain fertile for decades and yield large crops.
Tourism in the rainforest good or bad?
bad and good depending on what you do :)
What are some bad things about the daintree rainforest?
Some bad things about the Daintree is:- Developers trying to knock down the rainforest- Poisonous plants like the Wait-A-While vine- Dangerous animals- Logging (cutting down all the trees so there's none left)- Farming (clearing the land for more farming)- Tourism (the more the interest in the Daintree grows, the higher demand of people come, resolting in more pollution to the clean rainforet air)~ Hope this helped!! :) xo
Is coffee sustainable or not?
Like any vegetable it can be if produced using organic farming methods. Most major coffee blends offer a "fair trade" or "rainforest alliance" Rainforest alliance uses organic farming methods. Tierra from Lavazza is rainforest alliance.
Why has farming been an economic focus of the Midwest and not the northeast?
Farming is bad
Farming issues in the daintree rainforest?
they use a long leaf to tr-owl the soil up
Do rainforest experience bad weather?
course
Why is slash and burn farming bad?
Slash and burn farming is detrimental because it destroys forest ecosystems, releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributes to deforestation, and can lead to soil degradation and loss of biodiversity. It is considered unsustainable and harmful to the environment in the long term.
What is the name of the rainforest in Africa it is good or bad for Africa?
Tropical rainforest and it's good for Africa.
