Biodiversity (biomes): In which biome is the greatest variety of plant and animal species typically found? Focus on global patterns of species richness. Choose the correct biome.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATemperate grasslands
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BTropical moist forests (rainforests)
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CTundra regions
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DHot deserts
Answer
Correct Answer: Tropical moist forests (rainforests)
Explanation
Concept/ApproachGlobal species richness peaks in tropical moist forests (rainforests) due to stable climate, high productivity, niche diversity, and long evolutionary time without glaciation.
Elimination• Temperate grasslands/tundra/deserts have much lower species richness compared with tropical rainforests.
Final AnswerTropical moist forests (rainforests)