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Because there is a huge variety of orgainisms,in the soil of the rainforest.
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Why are soils thin and poor in hot wet climates?
Soils are thin and poor in hot wet climates because of the erosion of the loose surface soils.
How would the soils in Mexico be described?
It depends on the region. Northern Mexico is overwhelmingly dominated by the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, so soil samples would be compact, sandy and dry. The central Mexican Plateau is of volcanic origin, so soils are quite fertile, made of topsoil and black dirt. Southeastern Mexico is home to several rainforests, which have poor topsoils made mostly of limestone.
What causes the soils in former rainforests to deplete so quickly after they are used for farming?
Frequent rain causes the soil in former rain forests to deplete so quickly after they are used for farming.
Which biome has very poor soils?
Tropical rainforest
The soils of the Appalachian Plateau in Pennsylvania are mostly dense soils with poor drainage therefor the soils in this region initially formed due to what?
glacial deposits.
Tropical soils are generally poor and thin due to?
Leanching
Are the soils in deserts rich in minerals but poor in organic material?
yes, this is true
How can pitcher plants live in areas with poor soils?
Pitcher plants get their nutrients mainly from the insects that they trap. So they don't need to depend on the soil for nutrients.
In what ways have savanna vegetation adapted to fire?
Because the soils are generally nutrient poor
What are Tropical soils are generally poor and think due to?
Rain forest or biome or soil
How are temperate rainforests similar to tropical rainforests?
no because the types of soils it contains. If you look up for EX: Tropical Rainforest in the Google search bar then there is only going to be tropical rainforest in certain areas same for the Rainforest.
Why are the desert soils so poor?
The desert had poor soil because the water was sipped. If soil becomes too dry to support life, then it loses that source of organic material. Ecosystems that depend on soil also enrich the soil.
