Unveiling India's Hidden Biodiversity
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Which country has the greatest biodiversity on earth?

  • Colombia (correct)
  • Greenland
  • India
  • New York

    • Which region has the highest number of bird species?

  • Colombia (correct)
  • Greenland
  • India
  • New York

    • Which region has the lowest number of bird species?

  • Greenland (correct)
  • New York
  • Colombia
  • India

    • Which region has the highest number of plant species in its forests?

    <p>Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the lowest number of plant species in its forests?

    <p>Greenland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason proposed by ecologists for the greater biological diversity in the tropics?

    <p>Tropical regions have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the highest number of fish species?

    <p>Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the highest number of mammal species?

    <p>Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the highest number of reptile species?

    <p>Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has the highest number of invertebrate species?

    <p>Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is considered one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of India's land area in relation to the world's land area?

    <p>2.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many species of plants have been recorded from India?

    <p>45,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to May's global estimates, what percentage of total species have been recorded so far?

    <p>22%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of plant species yet to be discovered and described in India?

    <p>100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of animal species yet to be discovered and described in India?

    <p>300,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latitudinal range of the tropics?

    <p>23.5° N to 23.5° S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general pattern of species diversity as we move away from the equator towards the poles?

    <p>Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas harbor more species: tropics, temperate, or polar areas?

    <p>Tropics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threat faced by a large fraction of the undiscovered species?

    <p>Habitat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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