Multiple choice

Why could the tropics support more butterflies than the arctic?

  1. less shelter is available in the tropics

  2. the tropics have cooler temperatures

  3. the tropics have more resources to allow plant growth

  4. the tropics have less predators
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The tropics receive more sunlight and rainfall, leading to high primary productivity (plant growth). Since butterflies rely heavily on plants for food (nectar) and larval hosts, this abundance of resources supports a larger and more diverse butterfly population.

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