Predict the rank order of the following locations from lowest species richness to highest species richness, using the latitudinal gradient of species richness to form your prediction:
A. Steppe in Patagonia, Boreal Forest in Ontario, Temperate Forest in North Carolina, Rainforest in Costa Rica
B. Rainforest in Costa Rica, Temperate Forest in North Carolina, Boreal Forest in Ontario, Steppe in Patagonia
C. Boreal Forest in Ontario, Rainforest in Costa Rica, Temperate Forest in North Carolina, Steppe in Patagonia
D. Steppe in Patagonia, Temperate Forest in North Carolina, Rainforest in Costa Rica, Boreal Forest in Ontario
Answer: A