Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the study published in the journal Biological Conservation on the impact of climate change on biodiversity?
A. If the planet heats by over 3°C, then a third of endemic species living on land, and about half of endemic species living in the sea, face extinction.
B. Endemic species threatened by climate change include lemurs, which are unique to Madagascar, and the snow leopard, one of the most charismatic animals of the Himalayas.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
Explanation:
Many animals and plants unique to the world’s most scenic natural places face extinction if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, according to a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation. If the planet heats by over 3°C, then a third of endemic species living on land, and about half of endemic species living in the sea, face extinction. On mountains, 84% of endemic animals and plants face extinction at these temperatures, while on islands that number rises to 100%. Endemic species threatened by climate change include lemurs, which are unique to Madagascar, and the snow leopard, one of the most charismatic animals of the Himalayas.
