Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
Based on Alexander von Humboldt's observations, if a region's explored area increases from 100 square kilometers to 400 square kilometers, how will species richness likely change?
A
It will increase but not in direct proportion to the area.
B
It will decrease as more area is explored.
C
It will remain constant regardless of the area explored.
D
It will increase exponentially with the area.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Humboldt observed that species richness increases with area but only up to a limit, indicating a non-linear relationship.
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