Which statement about Sri Lanka's biodiversity is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It shares a global biodiversity hotspot with India's Western Ghats
- Step 1: The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka are classed as one hotspot. Answer: It shares a global biodiversity hotspot with India's Western Ghats. Why not the others: The island is not in the Himalayas or the Amazon.
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