Environment & Ecology · Biodiversity Patterns
Which of the following patterns correctly describes the latitudinal gradient of species diversity observed across the globe?
- 1Species diversity is highest at the poles due to low human interference.
- 2Species diversity generally decreases as one moves from the equator toward the poles.✓
- 3Species diversity remains constant across all latitudes regardless of climate.
- 4Species diversity increases consistently from the equator toward the polar regions.
Correct answer
Species diversity generally decreases as one moves from the equator toward the poles.
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