5) Galapagos Islands Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located ?
A
In Pacific Ocean under the administrative control of Ecuador
2
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
Chinese fishing boats were found here. So Ecuador is alerted
3
Q
Formation of Galapagos islands ?
A
Meeting point of 3 tectonic plates : Nazca plate, Pacific plate and Cocos plate
4
Q
Is it a World Heritage site ?
A
YESSS since 1978. It is also a home to many endemic species like Giant Tortoise which are told as studied by Charles Darwin for his Theory of Evolution
