Question

module 2: reading and writing
ardelis and her team of researchers conducted a study of canopy soils.
in rainforests in costa rica, the team
studied the branches (or canopy) of a tree. the trees branches catch falling organic
materials in large bully trees. the trees branches catch falling organic
materials and accumulate and decay there, forming the mats of canopy soil. and
in ardelis and her teams 2008 study, these soils have an important role in
the healthy water cycle in the forest.
11 mark for review
which choice describes a step in the formation of canopy soil, as pres-
a dead leaves on the forest floor decay.
b a large bully tree decays.
c some water accumulates in a trees branches.
d organic matter collects in a trees branches.

Explanation:

The text states that in rainforests, the trees' branches catch falling organic matter which accumulates and decays to form canopy soil. Option D matches this description.

Answer:

D. Organic matter collects in a tree's branches.