Contrast the soil beneath broadleaf trees with that beneath conifers.How do the soils compare?
A)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more acidic; conifers tend to make it more alkaline.
B)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more alkaline; conifers tend to make it more acidic.
C)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more acidic; conifers tend to make it more neutral.
D)Broadleaf trees tend to make the soil more neutral; conifers tend to make it more acidic.

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Broadleaf trees generally produce leaf litter that decomposes into more alkaline soil, while conifers produce needle litter that tends to acidify the soil.

Contrast the Soil Beneath Broadleaf Trees with That Beneath Conifers