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Biodiversity is highest in:
Biodiversity is highest in:
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The tropics, located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, are home to the richest biodiversity on Earth.
Updated On: Mar 25, 2025
- Tundra zone
- Prairie zone
- Temperate zone
- Tropic zone
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The Correct Option is D
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Biodiversity is highest in the Tropic zone, particularly in tropical rainforests, due to favorable climatic conditions like consistent rainfall, temperature, and sunlight, which support a wide variety of species.
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