Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The article discusses Humboldt’s enigma, a concept proposed by Alexander von Humboldt in the 19th century that suggests a relationship between temperature, altitude, humidity, and biodiversity.
- Humboldt’s enigma is the idea that the Earth’s tropical areas are not the only biodiverse regions. According to this idea, many areas outside the tropics, such as mountains, are also highly biodiverse.
- The eastern Himalayas are cited as an example where climate dissimilarity and diverse geological composition contribute to high biodiversity.
