Botany-Biodiversity Patterns
NEET Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
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?
A
Greater evolutionary time
B
Higher latitude
C
Lower solar energy
D
Fluctuating environments
Correct Answer
Option A
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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