Which of the Following is Not True About Mountains

Question

Which of the following is not true about mountains?
A)They serve as major storehouses for water.
B)They contain habitats for many endemic species.
C)They serve as sanctuaries for species driven from lowland areas.
D)They have deep, fertile soils.
E)They contain a majority of the world's forests.

Accepted Answer

Mountains are generally characterized by rocky terrain and shallow, nutrient-poor soils. While some mountainous regions may have pockets of deep, fertile soils, this is not a characteristic feature of mountains as a whole.