The temperate deciduous forest biome has been developed for agriculture for centuries. More recently, the tropical forest biome is undergoing the same transition to agriculture, but with less success. The most likely reason the tropical forest biome has adapted less well to agriculture is that this biome, compared to the deciduous forest biome, has
A) less precipitation.
B) lower soil fertility.
C) lower temperatures.
D) more pronounced seasons.

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Tropical forest soils are often less fertile due to rapid nutrient cycling and leaching, making them less suitable for agriculture compared to the richer soils of temperate deciduous forests.

The Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome Has Been Developed for Agriculture