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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