WAEC - Geography (1989 - No. 18)
Which of the following statements best explains the absence or sparcity of undergrowth in the equatorial rain forest?
Very little rain reaches the ground because of the dense vegetation
There is too much precipitation which destroys the undergrowth
the taller trees cut off most of the sunlight
most of the precipitation is usually cleared by run-off after heavy thunderstorms
the trees have very strong and large roots which prevent undergrowth