Because of intense leaching and oxidation, ________ soils are very infertile.
A) forest
B) rainforest
C) grassland
D) desert
E) wetland

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Rainforests have high rainfall, which leads to intense leaching of nutrients from the soil. In addition, the warm and humid conditions promote rapid oxidation, which further depletes the soil of nutrients. As a result, rainforest soils are highly acidic and infertile.

Because of Intense Leaching and Oxidation, ________ Soils Are Very