What is a likely reason for the observation that there are more species in tropical areas than in places more distant from the equator?
A) more frequent ecological disturbances
B) fewer predators
C) more intense annual solar radiation
D) fewer agents of disease

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Tropical areas receive more intense annual solar radiation than areas further from the equator. This leads to warmer temperatures, higher year-round productivity, and more opportunities for speciation.

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