Species Diversity Across Latitudes Quiz

Question 1

According to the latitudinal gradient in species diversity, where is diversity maximum?

Accepted Answer

Near the equator

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Near the North Pole

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On the Tropic of Cancer

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Near the South Pole

Question 2

Compared to tropical regions, species diversity in polar areas is:

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Lower than tropical regions

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Equal to tropical regions

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Data is uncertain

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Higher than tropical regions

Question 3

What is the primary reason for the latitudinal diversity gradient?

Accepted Answer

Greater solar radiation and stable climate

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Lower human population

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Larger land area

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Only more rainfall

Question 4

What is the difference in species diversity between temperate and tropical regions?

Accepted Answer

Tropical regions have greater diversity

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Both have equal diversity

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Diversity is random

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Temperate regions have greater diversity

Question 5

How does temperature change with latitude affect species diversity?

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Lower temperature reduces diversity

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Lower temperature increases diversity

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Temperature only affects plants

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Temperature has no effect on diversity

Question 6

Which latitudinal belt has the highest biodiversity?

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Tropical belt

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Temperate belt

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Polar belt

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Subtropical belt

Question 7

Why is species diversity in tropical rainforests higher than in temperate forests?

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Year-round high temperature and rainfall

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Less human activity

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Quantity of large trees

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Only due to more sunlight

Question 8

How does the latitudinal gradient apply to marine species diversity?

Accepted Answer

Higher diversity in tropical oceans

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Equal diversity in all oceans

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Higher diversity in polar oceans

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No gradient in marine life

Question 9

What is the difference in species diversity between African savanna and tropical rainforest?

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Rainforest has more diversity

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Both have equal diversity

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No relation to diversity

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Savanna has more diversity

Question 10

How is the altitude gradient in species diversity similar to the latitudinal gradient?

Accepted Answer

Both show diversity decrease with temperature drop

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Altitude increases diversity

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Altitude has no effect

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No similarity exists

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