EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The greatest biodiversity on earth is found in the ____ biome.
A
taiga
B
grassland
C
temperate deciduous forest
D
tropical rainforest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Tropical rain forests’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical rainforests support the greatest diversity of living organisms on Earth. Although they cover less than 2 percent of Earth’s surface, rainforests house more than 50 percent of all plants and animals found on land.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tropical rainforests are the most biologically diverse terrestrial ecosystems in the world. The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is home to around 40, 000 plant species, nearly 1, 300 bird species, 3, 000 types of fish, 427 species of mammals, and 2.5 million different insects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rainforests have high biodiversity because they are abundant in nutrients, energy and a favorable climate. Tropical rainforests have warm temperatures and lots of precipitation. The high intensity sunlight provides energy for producers in the rainforest and supports a wide variety of plant growth.

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