STANDARDBotany-Biodiversity and Conservation
STANDARD Botany Biodiversity Patterns MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A forest in a tropical region like Ecuador has up to ________ as many species of vascular plants as a forest of equal area in a temperate region like USA
A
12 times
B
8 times
C
7 times
D
10 times
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Tropical regions are known for their high biodiversity, often having up to 10 times as many species of vascular plants compared to temperate regions.
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