Figure 52.10
-In figure above, what can be stated about species diversity and latitude?
A) Species diversity is independent of latitude.
B) As latitude increases, diversity decreases.
C) As latitude decreases, diversity decreases.
D) Species diversity and latitude cannot be compared using this figure.

Question

Figure 52.10
-In figure above, what can be stated about species diversity and latitude?
A) Species diversity is independent of latitude. 
B) As latitude increases, diversity decreases. 
C) As latitude decreases, diversity decreases. 
D) Species diversity and latitude cannot be compared using this figure.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows a graph with latitude on the x-axis and species diversity on the y-axis. As latitude increases, species diversity decreases. Therefore, the best choice is B, "As latitude increases, diversity decreases."

Figure 52.10 -In Figure Above, What Can Be Stated About Species Diversity