Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
A diagram illustrates the species-area relationship observed by Alexander von Humboldt. Which of the following statements accurately describes this relationship?
A
Species richness increases linearly with area, without any limit.
B
Species richness increases with area, but only up to a certain limit.
C
Species richness decreases with increasing area due to resource limitations.
D
Species richness is unaffected by changes in the explored area.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Alexander von Humboldt observed that species richness increases with area, but only up to a certain limit, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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