Question

Which one of the following is not a major characteristic feature of biodiversity hot spots
A. Large number of species
B. Abundance of endemic species
C. Mostly located in the tropics
D. Mostly located in the polar regions

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Biodiversity hotspots are characterised by large number of flora and fauna, abundance of endemic species and also large number of alien or exotic species. They are mostly found in tropical and temperate regions. There are no biodiversity hotspots in polar regions.