Understanding the Nutrient Cycle in Forests

What is the term used to describe all the living things storing nutrients in a forest?

• Biomass

• Litter

• Soil

• Decomposition

Why do deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn?

• To attract pollinators

• To conserve water

• Due to lack of sunlight

• To avoid nutrient loss

How does temperature affect the rate of decomposition?

• Lower temperatures speed it up

• Temperature has no effect

• Higher temperatures speed it up

• Higher temperatures slow it down

In which type of forest does decomposition occur more rapidly?

• Deciduous forest

• Tropical rainforest

• Coniferous forest

• Boreal forest

What role does soil play in the nutrient cycle?

• It provides shade

• It stores water

• It prevents erosion

• It supports new plant growth