Question

1. explain which claims are true about biodiversity hotspots? select all correct answers. a. human activities have little impact on biodiversity hotspots. b. biodiversity hotspots cover more than half of earths land surface. c. biodiversity hotspots contain species not found anywhere else on earth. d. large numbers of species are threatened with extinction in biodiversity hotspots. e. educational programs are effective tools in reducing harm to biodiversity hotspots.

Explanation:

• Option A: Human activities like deforestation, pollution etc. have a significant impact on biodiversity hotspots. So, this option is false.
• Option B: Biodiversity hotspots cover less than 2.5% of Earth’s land surface. So, this option is false.
• Option C: Biodiversity hotspots are known for having endemic species (species found nowhere else). So, this option is true.
• Option D: Due to habitat loss, climate change etc., large numbers of species in biodiversity hotspots are threatened with extinction. So, this option is true.
• Option E: Educational programs can raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity hotspots and thus can be effective in reducing harm. So, this option is true.

Answer:

C. Biodiversity hotspots contain species not found anywhere else on Earth, D. Large numbers of species are threatened with extinction in biodiversity hotspots, E. Educational programs are effective tools in reducing harm to biodiversity hotspots.