There Are More Species in Tropical Areas Than in Places

question 2

Multiple Choice

There are more species in tropical areas than in places more distant from the equator. This is probably a result of

• A) fewer predators.
• B) more intense annual solar radiation.
• C) more frequent ecological disturbances.
• D) fewer agents of disease.
• E) fewer predators, more intense annual solar radiation, more frequent ecological disturbances, and fewer agents of disease.

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Definitions:

Daytime Temperatures

The range of temperatures experienced during the daylight hours, which can vary widely depending on geographic location, season, and weather conditions.

Advancing Warm Air Mass

A body of warm air that moves into an area previously occupied by cooler air.

Grazing Mammals

Grazing Mammals are a group of mammals that primarily feed on grasses and other ground-level vegetation, playing a key role in ecosystems by shaping vegetation structure.

Occasional Fires

Fires that happen sporadically in ecosystems, which can play a natural role in shaping vegetation patterns, nutrient cycling, and habitat structure.