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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As latitude increases towards the poles, the graph shows a decrease in the number of species per unit area. Therefore, as latitude increases, diversity decreases.

In the Accompanying Figure, What Can Be Stated About Species