Question

Greater biological diversity of tropics than temperate regions is due to the :

Answer 1

Greater biological diversity of tropics than temperate regions is due to the following reasons-

1. Tropical environments has more constant and predictable environment that favours greater species diversity and niche specialization.
2. Availability of solar energy is the factor that contributes to higher productivity.
3. Tropic regions have undisturbed regions that are untouched from the past million years that contributes to species diversification.

So, the correct answer is "option D"