SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The diversity and abundance are much like the rainforests of the Congo River Basin and Amazon Basin except under the ocean. This is biodiversity underwater is related to which area?
A
Great Barrier Reef
B
Appalachian Mountain
C
Rocky Mountain
D
Ural Mountain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Where would you expect to find a greater biodiversity? Equator. Pattern of biodiversity on earth, latitudinal gradient. Increase in species richness toward equator.

Detailed explanation-2: -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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