NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Imagine a diagram labeled with different regions on Earth showing varying levels of species richness. Which factor is primarily responsible for higher species diversity observed in tropical regions compared to polar regions?
Greater evolutionary time
Higher latitude
Lower solar energy
Fluctuating environments
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The species richness is highest in the tropics due to factors like more evolutionary time, constant environment, and higher solar energy, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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