Among the following, where do you think the process of decomposition would be the fastest?
Among the following, where do you think the process of decomposition would be the fastest?
The correct option is A Tropical rain forest
The decomposition process is affected by many factors like soil structure, quality of detritus, pH, etc. Temperature and soil moisture are the most important climatic factors that regulate decomposition through their effect on the activities of soil microbes. Warm and moist environment favour decomposition whereas low temperatures and dry conditions inhibit decomposition resulting in the build-up of organic materials. Decomposers are very active in soils having a temperature of more than 25 °C, with good moisture and aeration. Similar conditions prevail in the soil of tropical regions like the tropical rain forests. Antarctic and alpine regions have low temperatures not favouring decomposition.
Tropical rain forest
The decomposition process is affected by many factors like soil structure, quality of detritus, pH, etc. Temperature and soil moisture are the most important climatic factors that regulate decomposition through their effect on the activities of soil microbes. Warm and moist environment favour decomposition whereas low temperatures and dry conditions inhibit decomposition resulting in the build-up of organic materials. Decomposers are very active in soils having a temperature of more than 25 °C, with good moisture and aeration. Similar conditions prevail in the soil of tropical regions like the tropical rain forests. Antarctic and alpine regions have low temperatures not favouring decomposition.
