Question

What is the primary reason for targeting 'biodiversity hotspots' for conservation?

• A. To protect all areas of threatened species would not allow for new species to develop.
• B. The hotspots are earth's biologically richest and most endangered terrestrial ecoregions.
• C. They are areas where people do not live and conservation would therefore not be affecting the economic development of the area.
• D. They are the only areas where species are seriously threatened in the world.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The hotspots are earth's biologically richest and most endangered terrestrial ecoregions.

Hotspots are regions with rich biodiversity and many endemic species that are under the threat of extinction, mainly due to human activities.

Hence the correct option is B.