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in Class 12 by kratos

"India has greater ecosystem diversity than Norway." Do you agree with the statement ? Give reasons in support of your answer.

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Yes

India / tropical region :

(i) are less seasonal / more constant / more predictable.

(ii) promote niche specialisation leading to greater bio- diversity.

(iii) Species diversity increases as we move towards equator.

(iv) More number of species exist.

Norway / temperate region :

(i) more seasonal / less constant / less predictable.

(ii) do not promote niche specialisation leading to low bio-diversity.

(iii) Species diversity decreases as we move away from equator.

(iv) Less number of species exist.

Detailed Answer :

Yes, India has greater ecosystem diversity than Norway. It is because India primarily in the tropical and sub-tropical zone while Norway near the Arctic region. This exposes the India to greater amounts of sunlight and thus greater level of ecosystem diversity.

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