Botany-Biodiversity Patterns
NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements accurately describes a pattern of species diversity on Earth?
A
Species diversity is generally highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles.
B
Species diversity is uniform across all regions of the Earth.
C
Species diversity increases as one moves away from the equator.
D
Species diversity is highest in temperate regions compared to tropical regions.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Species diversity on Earth is not uniformly distributed; it is generally highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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