Question

Q. Which of the following affects the regional distribution of species diversity?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Frequent glaciation in the past has resulted in the migration of several species which has resulted in different evolutionary patterns among species leading to species diversity.

Statement 2 is correct: Different insolation at different regions has created various climatic conditions which has resulted in different adaptation among species.