Given below are two statements.
Statement $I$: There is less species biodiversity in tropical latitudes than in temperate regions.
Statement $II$: Tropical environments, unlike temperate ones, are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
• B
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false
• C
  Statement $I$ is true, but Statement $II$ is false
• D
  Statement $I$ is false, but Statement $II$ is true