Multiple choice

To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, which of the following conditions must a biogeographic region fulfil?

  1. It must contain at least 0.5% of vascular plant species as endemic.
  2. It must have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans. To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot on Myers 2000 edition of the hotspot map, a region must meet two strict criteria as stated in the question.

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