Which natural feature of Madeira is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Laurisilva, a laurel forest that survives from a much older period
- Step 1: The island of Madeira has a rare forest. Step 2. It is the Laurisilva of Madeira, listed in 1999. Answer: The Laurisilva. Why not the others: Capelinhos is in the Azores, and Ria Formosa and the Berlengas are on the mainland.
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