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Among the following where do you think the process of decomposition would be the fastest?

A

Tropical rain forest

B

Antarctic

C

Dry arid region

D

Alphine region

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The lowest strata/storey/forest floor of the tropical rain forest recieve little solar radiation and soil is rich in mineral and humus.
As the high temperature and moisture (humidity) are favourable for high microbial activity of decomposers to decompos the fallen leaves and dead organic matter, process of decomposition is fastest in this type of biome.
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