NCEA Level 3 Biology – Speciation (AS91605) Practice Exam

Biogeography primarily studies the natural geographic distribution of species across different regions and environments. This involves understanding how and why certain species inhabit specific areas, the patterns of their distribution, and the factors that influence these patterns, such as historical events, geographic barriers, and ecological interactions. By exploring the relationship between organisms and their environments, biogeography provides insight into how species evolve and adapt over time in response to spatial and environmental changes. It plays a crucial role in understanding speciation, as the geographic separation of populations can lead to the development of new species through processes such as natural selection and genetic drift.