Which of the Following Ecological Locations Has the Greatest Species

Question

Which of the following ecological locations has the greatest species diversity?
A)tundra
B)deciduous forests
C)tropics
D)grasslands
E)islands

Accepted Answer

The tropics have the greatest species diversity due to the warm and wet conditions that promote high productivity and rapid evolution of species. This region also has a longer history of stable climatic conditions and abundant resources compared to other ecological locations.