Select the reasons why tropical regions have more biodiversity than temperate regions. 1. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years. 2. Temperate environments, unlike tropical ones, are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable. 3. Temperate regions were subjected to frequent glaciations in the past. 4. There is more solar energy available in the tropics which contributes to higher productivity.

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Select the reasons why tropical regions have more biodiversity than temperate regions. 1. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years. 2. Temperate environments, unlike tropical ones, are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable. 3. Temperate regions were subjected to frequent glaciations in the past. 4. There is more solar energy available in the tropics which contributes to higher productivity. (A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1, 2 and 4 (D) 1, 3 and 4

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Tropical environments, are less seasonal, and relatively more constant and predictable then temperate ones. Also temperate zones have undergone frequent changes in the past which has led to constant changing environmental conditions which is not favorable for species diversity where as tropical zones have more or less remained unchanged.