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In which habitat does the diurnal soil t...

In which habitat does the diurnal soil temperature vary most ?

A

Shrubland

B

Forest

C

Desert

D

Grassland

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C
Deserts have a very hot days and very cold nights. Due to the bare plant cover, the soil of desert is much more exposed to these fluctuations as compared to that of other areas. During day time, the soil becomes hot and in night it frequently, becomes cool.
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