Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity and Conservation
Western Ghats have come under "Hot spot" category because of
A
High elevation
B
Tropical climate
C
Evergreen forest
D
High endemism
Answer
High endemism
Explanation
Solution
Hot spots are the areas with high density of biodiversity or megadiversity which are also the most threatened ones. Ecologically hot spots are determined by four factors:
(i) Number of species/species diversity.
(ii) Degree of endernism.
(iii) Degree of threat to habitat due to its degradation and fragmentation.
(iv) Degree of exploitation.