Refer to the Table

question 36

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table.
The table shows the number of species of lizards present in the tropics, the subtropics, and the temperate zone over the last fifty million years. Of the three broad categories of hypotheses that have been proposed to explain latitudinal gradients (diversification rate, diversification time, and carrying capacity) , these data best fit which hypothesis?

• A) Diversification rate
• B) Diversification time
• C) Carrying capacity
• D) Combination of diversification rate and diversification time

---

Definitions:

Unusual Thoughts

Thoughts that deviate markedly from what is considered normal or conventional within a cultural or contextual framework.

Multicultural Experiences

Interactions that expose individuals to cultures different from their own, leading to a broader understanding of diverse perspectives and practices.

Emotional Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity, often triggered by feelings, which influences behavior and perception.

Critical Thinking

The intellectual process of actively analyzing, assessing, synthesizing, evaluating, and reflecting on information to form a judgment or conclusion.