13.1.2.1 - Latitudinal gradients
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What happens to species diversity as we move from the equator to the poles?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between latitude and species abundance.
Name one reason why tropical regions have more biodiversity.
💡 Hint: Consider historical climatic events.
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Where is species diversity typically highest?
💡 Hint: Remember the latitude impact.
True or False: Biodiversity increases as you move away from the equator.
💡 Hint: Revisit the concepts of latitudinal gradient.
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Discuss how habitat destruction could alter the latitudinal patterns of biodiversity.
💡 Hint: Consider ecosystem interdependencies.
Evaluate the long-term implications of climate change on species distribution and biodiversity patterns globally.
💡 Hint: Predict potential shifts in global patterns.
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