JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The rate of decomposition of organisms is faster in the tropical rain forest than in other biomes because

A. A. of the relatively constant daylight
B. B. there are more plants per square feet
C. C. of abundance of waterCorrect
D. D. of constant cool temperature

Explanation

Tropical rainforests receive abundant rainfall (2000-4000mm annually) and have high temperatures/humidity, which speed up decomposition.

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