Question

How are ecological hotspots characterized?

Group of answer choices

Regions where no human activity is allowed and biodiversity is low

Large, empty deserts with few species

Small areas with unusually high numbers of species, often coastal or rainforest regions

Only mountain tops with cold climates

Answer 1

Small areas with unusually high numbers of species, often coastal or rainforest regions.

(Characteristic: high biodiversity and endemism—often small, habitat‑loss‑threatened areas; e.g., Conservation International defines hotspots by levels of endemism and habitat loss.)