1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients,

Question

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?

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct : (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

There is an increase in biodiversity from the poles to the tropics. Thus localities at lower latitudes have more species than localities at higher latitudes.