Soil and humus in tropical rainforests
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Why is it that the soil in tropical rainforests is so nutrient-poor?
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Last update:
2019-04-26
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Description:
The text provides information about the soil characteristics in tropical rainforests and answers the question of why the humus layer is so thin in rainforests. Rainforest soil is then compared with the nutrient-rich soils in Europe.
Related media:
Soil of tropical rainforests (Interactive)
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Geography
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Ecosystem; Habitat; Rainforest; Soil (soil science)
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Dr. Tom Deutschle for the Siemens Stiftung
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016