Asked by Brittany Curran on Jun 20, 2024

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What habitat would have relatively little species biodiversity? 

A)  a middle-latitude grassland 
B)  a low-latitude forest 
C)  the polar regions 
D)  a high-latitude forest

Species Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or the entire planet.

Middle-latitude Grassland

Ecosystems located between the tropics and polar regions, characterized by large expanses of grasses, few trees, and distinct seasonal temperature variations.

Polar Regions

Areas surrounding the Earth's geographical poles, characterized by extreme cold, ice, and unique ecosystems sensitive to climate change.

  • Know the relationship between habitat characteristics and species diversity.
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Saucyy LewisJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The polar regions have relatively little species biodiversity due to extreme environmental conditions such as harsh climate, low productivity, and low species richness of the food web.