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What pattern of species diversity is observed when comparing small areas of similar habitat in the tropics versus temperate regions?
What pattern of species diversity is observed when comparing small areas of similar habitat in the tropics versus temperate regions?
- Similar diversity in both regions
- Higher diversity in temperate regions
- Higher diversity in tropical regions (correct)
- Lower diversity in tropical regions
At what scale do latitudinal gradients in species diversity typically hold?
At what scale do latitudinal gradients in species diversity typically hold?
- Only at medium scales
- Only at very large scales
- At both small and large scales (correct)
- Only at very small scales
What is true about species diversity gradients in the tropics versus temperate regions?
What is true about species diversity gradients in the tropics versus temperate regions?
- They show higher diversity in tropical regions (correct)
- They are inconsistent, varying from one region to another
- They are reversed, with higher diversity in temperate regions
- They are similar, with no clear pattern
What can be inferred about the relationship between latitude and species diversity?
What can be inferred about the relationship between latitude and species diversity?
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What is supported by the observation of latitudinal gradients in species diversity?
What is supported by the observation of latitudinal gradients in species diversity?
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