Which Factor Most Likely Caused Animals and Plants in India

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which factor most likely caused animals and plants in India to differ greatly from species in nearby Southeast Asia?

• A)The species became separated by convergent evolution.
• B)The climates of the two regions are similar.
• C)India is in the process of separating from the rest of Asia.
• D)India was a separate continent until 45 million years ago.

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