Which of the following statements about tropical forests is true?
A)Tropical forests occur in equatorial regions with very long (16- to 20-hour)days.
B)The forest structure consists of distinct layers that provide many different habitats.
C)Once stripped, tropical rain forests regrow quickly, although with slightly less diversity.
D)The soils of tropical rain forests are typically rich in nutrients.

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Tropical forests have a distinct layered structure that provides various habitats for different species. The layers include the emergent layer, canopy, understory, and forest floor.

Answer: D 
 The soils of tropical rain forests are generally nutrient-poor because the nutrients are quickly absorbed by the vegetation and do not accumulate in the soil. However, some areas like floodplains and volcanic soils are rich in nutrients.

Which of the Following Statements About Tropical Forests Is True