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Compare the ecological biodiversity existing in India and Norway.

India has a greater biodiversity than Norway. Since India falls in the tropical zone, it has a greater biodiversity. Norway lies near the arctic region. Being in a tropical zone exposes India to a great deal of sunlight and therefore a greater level of productivity levels. India has deserts, rainforests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, estuaries and alpine meadows.


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