Question

Where would you expect more species biodiversity – in tropics or in polar regions? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Answer 1

TROPICS

* LESS SEASONAL VARIATION  

* MORE SOLAR ENERGY AVAILABLE HENCE HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY

* TROPICS REMAINED UNDISTURBED FOR MANY YEARS AND THUS HAS A LONG EVOLUTIONARY TIME FOR SPECIES DIVERSIFICATION.

( refer pg: 261,262 - NCERT BIOLOGY CLASS 12)

Answer 2

TROPICS
* LESS SEASONAL VARIATION 
* MORE SOLAR ENERGY AVAILABLE HENCE HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY
* TROPICS REMAINED UNDISTURBED FOR MANY YEARS AND THUS HAS A LONG EVOLUTIONARY TIME FOR SPECIES DIVERSIFICATION.