Biodiversity Hotspots and Coldspots

Question 1

regions with exceptionally high levels of biodiversity

many that are endemic

high species richness

diverse ecosystems

Answer 1

Biodiversity Hotspots

Question 2

The Hotspot concept was first introduced by

Answer 2

Norman Myers

Question 3

Key-characteristics of Biodiversity Hotspots include: (3)

Answer 3

High Species Richness

Endemism

Complex Ecosystem

Question 4

Key-characteristics of Biodiversity Coldspots include: (3)

Answer 4

Reduced Species DIversity

Simpler Ecological Interaxtions

Question 5

lower biodiversity levels

fewer species, lower levels of endemism

simpler ecosystems and less complex ecological interactions

Answer 5

Biodiversity Coldspots

Question 6

Factors that contribute to the formation of biodiversity Hotspots (3)

Answer 6

Climate Stability
Geographical Features
Abundant Resources

Question 7

Factors that contribute to the formation of biodiversity Coldspots (3)

Answer 7

Extreme Climates
Geographic Isolation
Anthropogenic Factors (by people)

Question 8

Why hotspots are crucial (3)

-concentrate a significant portion of world’s species in small regions

-Essential like pollination, water purification, climate regulation

-Often at the threat of habitat loss

Answer 8

Conservation Priority

Ecosystem Services

Threats

Question 9

Why coldspots are crucial (2

• The animals were able to adapt to extreme conditions, offering insight as to how life can persist in those environments
• Can serve as natural laboratories to study extremophiles and resilience strategies for climate change

Answer 9

Unique adaptations

Scientific research

Question 10

Connections to everyday lives (5)

Answer 10

Medicines and Pharmaceuticals

Food Security

Ecosystem Services

Local Cultures and Traditions

Human Health