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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question
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Question

The 'Latitudinal Diversity Gradient' refers to which observed pattern?
Options
A Species richness increases as you move toward the poles
B Species richness is constant across all latitudes
C Species richness generally declines from the equator toward the poles
Correct Answer
D Marine diversity is higher at the poles than the equator
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The gradient describes the pattern where biodiversity is highest in the tropics and decreases as latitude increases. Option A is the exact opposite of the observed gradient.

Hint

Where on Earth do you find the most species, and where the fewest?

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 16 of 737
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