Question

When climbing a mountain, we can observe transitions in biological communities that are analogous to the changes

(A) in biomes at different latitudes.

(B) in different depths in the ocean.

(C) in a community through different seasons.

(D) in an ecosystem as it evolves over time.

Short answer

(A) The statement “in biomes at different latitudes” is true.

(B) The statement “in different depths in the ocean” is false.

(C) The statement “in a community through different seasons” is false.

(D) The statement “in an ecosystem as it evolves over time” is false.

Step-by-step solution

Mountain

A mountain is the earth’s natural elevation, usually found in every continent of the world, which provides habitat for animals and acts as a source of fresh water.

Explanation of option ‘(A)’

The term biome refers to a naturally occurring community of species determined by the climate and latitude in an area.

Thus, different areas receive a different level of sunlight and temperature as you climb up a mountain. When an organism climbs the mountain than the individuals observe changes in the biological community due to the presence of different latitudes.

Therefore, the given statement is true.

Explanation of option ‘(B)’

The term ocean represents the huge stretch of sea that comprises saltwater and is necessary for producing 50% of the world’s oxygen.

Thus, varying depths do not observe community changes in a mountain ecosystem.

Therefore, the given statement is false.

Explanation of option ‘(C)’

A biological community is when the population of living organisms interacts within the same geographical location.

Thus, all four different seasons are experienced by each area located on the mountain; latitude changes, not the seasons.

Therefore, the given statement is false.

Explanation of option ‘(D)’

An ecosystem is the interconnected system of species interaction with abiotic factors of a biological community within the same locale.

Thus, the same ecosystem is observed at different altitudes.

Therefore, the given statement is false.