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.

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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