alleryGreater solar energy in the tropics may indirectly raise diversity through what?
AFaster rates of mutation
BHigher productivity
CLower soil acidity
DShorter generation times
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Higher productivity
More sunlight raises productivity, which in turn may support greater diversity.
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