How do the tropical rain forest differ from the temperate deciduous forest?
A) Rain forests have more foliage at ground level than deciduous forests.
B) Rain forests have fewer lianas than deciduous forests.
C) Deciduous forests have a slower rate of decomposition than rain forests.
D) Rain forests have lower species diversity than deciduous forests.
E) Deciduous forests have a dense canopy of broad leaves,compared with an open canopy of the rain forest.

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Tropical rain forests have a faster rate of decomposition due to the warm and humid conditions, while temperate deciduous forests have a slower rate of decomposition due to cooler temperatures.

How Do the Tropical Rain Forest Differ from the Temperate