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It has dirt and mud mostly and some leafs and grass to cover the ground .

The technical name is "oxisols" which are soils that are highly weathered and lack nutrients. They are often a reddish color because Fe and Al are present.

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How is soil made in the rainforest?

In the rainforest, soil is primarily formed through the decomposition of plant material by bacteria, fungi, and other organisms. The warm and humid climate of the rainforest accelerates the decomposition process, which leads to the accumulation of organic matter in the soil. Additionally, weathering of rocks by moisture and plant roots also contributes to soil formation in rainforests.


Is the soil rich or poor in the amazonm rainforest?

The soil in the Amazon rainforest is generally considered poor in nutrients due to the rapid decomposition of organic matter and leaching caused by heavy rainfall. However, the incredible biodiversity of plant and animal life in the rainforest has adapted to these conditions, creating a complex and interconnected ecosystem that sustains itself.


Soil formation in the rainforest?

The top soil of the rainforest doesnt contain many nutrients, and the top soils minerals are washed away with the soil due to rainfall. The plants are adapted to the soil by them containing nutrients within themselves, therefore not needing soils rich in nutrients and minerals.:)- that's all i know.....


What biome has the worst soil?

The rainforest has very poor soil because most of the nutrients in the rainforests are not in the soil, but in the plants themselves. This is why you cannot regrow a rainforest once it is cut down. Without the plants, it's impossible to regrow anything in the rainforest's soil. Desert soil is also very poor in organic matter and has very poor water holding capacity, just like the rainforest. I'm not sure which of these is the correct answer to this question


Where do plants living in the rainforest get their nutrients?

Plants in the rainforest derive nutrients from the rich, organic soil on the forest floor. They also benefit from the rapid cycling of nutrients in the ecosystem due to decomposition of organic matter by fungi and bacteria. Additionally, some plants have adapted symbiotic relationships with fungi or bacteria to help them obtain essential nutrients.

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Can you find ring tailed lemurs in the rainforest?

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Where will you find a temperate rainforest?

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Is the soil rich or poor in the amazonm rainforest?

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What is the soil like in the Amazon rainforest?

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