question_answer 22)

  Among the following where do you think the process of decomposition would be the fastest? (a) Tropical rain forest    (b) Antarctic                       (c) Dry arid region            (d) Alpine region

Answer:

                  (a) The lowest strata/storey/forest floor of the tropical rain forest receive little solar radiation and soil is rich in mineral and humus. As the high temperature and moisture (humidity) are favourable for high microbial activity of decomposers to decompose the fallen leaves and dead organic matter, process of decomposition is fastest in this type of biome.