Consider the following statements: 1) Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2) Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Both I and 2. We see that Bio Diversity will flourish where there will be favourable climatic conditions such as high temperature and humidity. Mostly biodiversity will be more at poles than at the tropics so places at low latitudes will have many species as compared to places located at high latitudes. On the other hand, there will be decrease in species diversity from lower to higher altitudes on mountain due to variance in temperature and seasonal variability. This explanation makes both statements 1 and 2 correct, so best option is c.

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