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UI Post-UTME Geography 2015 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Vegetation

Which of the following types of vegetation is characterized by acidic soils?

  1. A.Steppe
  2. B.Sahel savannah
  3. C.Coniferous forest
  4. D.Temperate grassland
  5. E.Desert
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Coniferous forest)

Explanation

Needles from coniferous trees and heavy leaching in cool, wet climates give acidic podzol soils.