Biodiversity Hotspots Quiz

Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Amazon Rainforest region?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Mexico

• Peru

The Congo Basin is the second-largest rainforest in the world. Which of these species is found there?

• Bengal Tiger

• Mountain Gorilla

• Polar Bear

• Komodo Dragon

Which mountain range is associated with the Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hotspot?

• Andes

• Alps

• Rockies

• Himalayas

What percentage of plant species in Madagascar are endemic to the region?

• 10%

• 50%

• 90%

• 30%

The Coral Triangle hosts what percentage of the world’s coral species?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 76%

Which animal is critically endangered in the Sundaland region?

• Sumatran Tiger

• African Elephant

• Bald Eagle

• Galápagos Tortoise

Which Central American forest is crucial for the survival of species such as the resplendent quetzal?

• Atlantic Forest

• Mesoamerican Forest

• New Caledonia

• Wallacea

The Atlantic Forest originally spanned which of the following countries?

• Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina

• Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador

• Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras

• Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia

The Cape Floristic Region is known for its high level of plant endemism. What percentage of its plant species are endemic?

• 20%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

The Western Ghats in India play a critical role in which natural phenomenon?

• Monsoon weather patterns

• Arctic winds

• Volcanic activity

• Desert formation