VOICED : Chiles most biodiverse park threatened by climate change

The video explores the unique biodiversity of Novarina Island and the Cape Horn region in Chile. It highlights the area's rich variety of mosses, lichens, and other species due to its unindustrialized state and clean environment. The video discusses the diverse habitats from the Darwin cordera to the east, emphasizing the impact of climate change on local species. It also covers the region's recognition as a UNESCO biosphere reserve and the scientific efforts to monitor climate change effects.

What makes the biodiversity of Cape Horn particularly unique?

• It hosts a wide variety of mosses and lichens.

• It has a large number of industrial plants.

• It is a desert region.

• It is located near the equator.

Why is Cape Horn's environment considered one of the cleanest?

• It is located in a high-altitude region.

• It is surrounded by deserts.

• It has no acid rain and clean waters.

• It has a large number of factories.

How do forests of seaweed contribute to the environment in Cape Horn?

• They absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide.

• They prevent soil erosion.

• They produce a large amount of oxygen.

• They provide food for local wildlife.

What challenge do endemic species in Cape Horn face due to climate change?

• They have nowhere to go as temperatures rise.

• They have to adapt to industrial pollution.

• They have to compete with invasive species.

• They have to migrate to lower latitudes.

What is the significance of UNESCO's recognition of Cape Horn?

• It allows for the construction of new factories.

• It designates the area as a biosphere reserve.

• It increases tourism in the region.

• It reduces the number of migratory birds.