Which would be a better suited climate for agriculture: the soil of a tropical rain forest, or that of a temperate deciduous forest? Why?

Answer 1

The soil of a deciduous forest.

Tropical rain forests grow quickly and tallly, but the soil does not retain or acquire much nutrients; in contrast to popular belief, the soils of these forests are not particularly high in nutrients.

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Answer 2

Ezekiel Allen

The soil of a temperate deciduous forest would be better suited for agriculture than the soil of a tropical rainforest. Temperate deciduous forests have a more fertile soil due to the decomposition of organic matter from trees, while tropical rainforests have nutrient-poor soils that are quickly depleted by farming.

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