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If a tropical rainforest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because

If a tropical rainforest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because

(a)

The soil of the rainforest is deficient in nutrients.

(b)

Propagules of the trees in a rainforest have poor viability.

(c)

The rain forest species are slow growing.

(d)

Exotic species invade the fertile soil of the rainforest.

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

Tropical rainforest soils are often nutrient-poor due to leaching, which slows down regeneration compared to tropical deciduous forests.