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Rapid decomposition occurs in habitats where organic matter breaks down quickly due to favorable conditions for decomposers like bacteria, fungi, and insects. Let's analyze the options:
1. Swamps: Swamps are wetlands with waterlogged soils that create anaerobic conditions, slowing down decomposition. Therefore, swamps do not typically have rapid decomposition.
2. Grasslands: Grasslands can have moderate decomposition rates as the dry conditions may slow down decomposition compared to more humid environments.
3. Tundra: Tundra has cold temperatures and frozen soil, leading to slow decomposition rates. Therefore, rapid decomposition is unlikely in tundra habitats.
4. Tropical forests: Tropical forests have warm and moist conditions that support a high diversity of decomposers, leading to rapid decomposition rates. Organic matter breaks down quickly in tropical forests.
5. Northern forests: Northern forests have cooler temperatures and slower decomposition rates compared to tropical forests. Decomposition in northern forests is not as rapid as in tropical forests.
In conclusion, the habitat with rapid decomposition among the given options is tropical forests (OD).
