Which Statement About Species Richness and Composition Is True

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement about species richness and composition is true?

• A) Species richness is usually higher at low latitudes than at high latitudes.
• B) At a given latitude, species composition is almost always very similar across different continents.
• C) If species composition changes substantially, then species richness must also change.
• D) Species richness shows a generally consistent longitudinal gradient across Earth.

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