Question

How does a place classify as a hotspot?

• A. It must have at least 1,500 vascular plants as endemics.
• B. It must have at least 1,000 vascular plants as endemics.
• C. It must have 30% or less of its original natural vegetation.
• D. It must have 40% or less of its original natural vegetation.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A It must have at least 1,500 vascular plants as endemics.
C It must have 30% or less of its original natural vegetation.

To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria: It must have at least 1,500 vascular plants as endemics; it must have 30% or less of its original natural vegetation. In other words, it must be threatened.