The Term for Describing a Region's Biological Wealth is Called

Question

The term for describing a region's biological wealth is called ____.  
A) endemic species
B) hot spots
C) biodiversity
D) endangered species
E) threatened species

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity refers to the variety and abundance of different species, ecosystems and genetic diversity in a given area. It is a measure of a region's biological wealth, as it reflects the health and resilience of the ecosystem. Endemic species (A) are those that are unique to a particular region or ecosystem, while hot spots (B) are areas with high levels of biodiversity and high risk of losing species diversity due to habitat destruction and other human activities. Endangered species (D) and threatened species (E) are those that are at risk of extinction due to declining populations, loss of habitat, or other factors. While these terms are related to biodiversity, they refer specifically to individual species rather than the overall biological wealth of an area.