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Which one has the maximum biomass?

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Temperate forest
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Tropical rain forest
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Alpine vegetation
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Taiga
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The correct option is C Tropical rain forest
Tropical rain forests occur over equatorial or Sub-equatorial regions with abundant warmth and rainfall (200-350 cms/year) almost throughout the year. The forests are impenetrable with maximum diversity. Productivity is also maximum. Standing crop biomass is highest in it. A Large quantity of nutrients remains locked in vegetation. These forests occur in Congo basin of Africa and Amazon basin in South America.

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