WAEC Geography 1993 Question 27

Question 27

Vegetation

The equatorial forest is characterised by sparse undergrowth because

  1. A.it receives rain all year round
  2. B.It has high temperature all the year round
  3. C.the rainfall that reaches the ground is inadequate
  4. D.the soil can only support giant trees
  5. E.little or no light reaches the ground
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (little or no light reaches the ground)

Explanation

The dense canopy shuts out sunlight, so few plants grow below.