Question

What is meant by the statement "life is diverse?"

A. There are many living organisms on Earth
B. Each living thing is a unique individual.
C. All living things are related to each other.
D. There are many different kinds of living organisms on Earth
E. There are many places to live on Earth.

Answer 1

Option (D)

Step-by-step explanation:

Diversity in simple words means variations. By the given statement "life is diverse", it means that there are various types of life forms on earth. These variations occur in different places under different conditions. The factors that affect diversity are as follows-

(1) Biotic factors

(2) Abiotic factors

(3) Geographical factors

This diversity occurs in three forms and they are as follows-

(a) Ecological diversity

(b) Species diversity

(c) Genetic diversity

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).