Decrease in species diversity in tropical countries is due to

Afforestation

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Pollution

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Deforestation

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Soil Erosion

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Solution

The correct option is C Deforestation
Decrease in species diversity in tropical countries is mainly due to deforestation. If there is deforestation then there will be habitat fragmentation and this will lead to decrease in species diversity in topical countries.

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Q69) In general, species diversity decreases as we move from the equator towards the poles. Consider the following statements.

i) Tropical latitudes have been subjected to frequent glaciations in the past.

ii) Tropical environments are less seasonal.

iii) More solar energy is available at the tropics in comparison to temperate and polar regions.

Which of the above can be said to be the reason/reasons for higher species diversity near the equator?

Column I (Number of bird species)	Column II (Country)
A. 1400	1. India
B. 105	2. Columbia
C. 56	3. New York
D. 1200	4. Greenland

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