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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Biodiversity: Levels and Patterns Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Species diversity as one move from high to low attitude.

A
Increases
B
Decreases
C
First increases then decreases
D
First decreases then increases

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Species diversity follows an altitudinal gradient, where diversity generally increases as one moves from high altitude (mountain peaks) to low altitude (plains or sea level). This occurs because:

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