Multiple choice

Consider the following facts:

  1. Terrestrial biodiversity tends to be the highest along the higher latitudes.
  2. Marine biodiversity is the highest along the littoral zones of Indian Ocean.

Which of the above is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Terrestrial biodiversity tends to be the highest at low latitudes near the equator, which seems to be the result of the warm climate and high primary productivity. Marine biodiversity tends to be the highest along coasts in the Western Pacific, where sea surface temperature is the highest and in mid-latitudinal band in all oceans.

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