NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Which of the following statements accurately describes a pattern of species diversity on Earth?
Species diversity is generally highest in the tropics and decreases towards the poles.
Species diversity is uniform across all regions of the Earth.
Species diversity increases as one moves away from the equator.
Species diversity is highest in temperate regions compared to tropical regions.
Correct Answer
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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