Compare two environments at 45° N latitude: environment A's altitude is 50 meters and environment B's altitude is 3000 meters.Which environment will support the greater level of species richness for mammals and birds?
A)Environment A will have the greater level of species richness.
B)Environment B will have the greater level of species richness.
C)Environments A and B will have the same species richness.

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Environment A, at a lower altitude, will generally be warmer and more hospitable to a wider range of species, leading to greater species richness for mammals and birds compared to the higher, colder, and potentially less hospitable conditions of Environment B at 3000 meters.

Compare Two Environments at 45° N Latitude: Environment A's Altitude