Question

Biodiversity hotspots cover less than 2% of Earth’s land area. Strict protection of these areas can reduce the rate of ongoing extinctions. Explain.

Answer 1

Despite representing less than 2% of the Earth's land area, biodiversity hotspots are home to a disproportionate number of species. Strict preservation of these regions aids in conserving rare and threatened species, limiting biodiversity loss, and lowering extinction rates by preserving essential habitats and ecosystems.