Which of the following best describes the trend of biodiversity on the Earth's surface? * It decreases towards the equator It increases towards the equator O It remains the same throughout the planet O It is not affected by the change in latitude Which is NOTa characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot? * O High species biodiversity High urban development O High endemic species population O High susceptibility to habitat destruction

Which of the following best describes the trend of biodiversity on the Earth's surface? * It decreases towards the equator It increases towards the equator O It remains the same throughout the planet O It is not affected by the change in latitude Which is NOTa characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot? * O High species biodiversity High urban development O High endemic species population O High susceptibility to habitat destruction

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6SQ

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