Megadiversity, endemic & endangered species

True or false. Some countries are remarkable for their biodiversity and richness of flora and fauna; these countries have been declared megadiverse.

• True

• False

True or false. Most megadiverse countries are located in the polar zone and have a large territorial extension.

• True

• False

True or false. Argentina is a megadiverse country.

• True

• False

What is the continent with the most megadiverse countries?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• America

• Oceania

_____________________ are plants and animals that exist only in one geographical region.

• Extinct species

• Endangered species

• Endemic species

True or false. Usually areas that contains endemic species are isolated in some way.

• True

• False

True or false. Endemic species are vulnerable and very likely to become endangered species.

• True

• False

An _________________ is a specie diminished because of environmental forces or because of evolutionary changes in their members.

• Extinct species

• Endangered species

• Endemic species

An _________________ is a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.

• Extinct species

• Endangered species

• Endemic species

True or false. Mexico is a megadiverse country.

• True

• False