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How does the level of biodiversity change as an individual moves from the north pole to the equator?
  1. The biodiversity increases and then decreases.
  2. The biodiversity decreases and then increases.
  3. The biodiversity increases.
  4. The biodiversity does not change significantly.
  5. The biodiversity rapidly decreases.

A
The biodiversity decreases and then increases.
B
The biodiversity increases.
C
The biodiversity does not change significantly.
D
The biodiversity rapidly decreases.
E
The biodiversity increases and then decreases.
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Biodiversity increases as one moves from North pole towards the equator. The North pole has an extremely cold climate that requires specialized adaptations for organisms to dwell, moreover resources are few.
As we move towards the equator natural resources in the form of precipitation, producers and a climate that is conducive to support a variety of flora and fauna increases and hence diversity increases.
So, the correct answer is 'The biodiversity increases.'

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