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Which of the following best describes a biodiversity "hotspot"? Question 18 options:
A hotspot is an area near volcanic vents on the ocean floor where the species diversity is high.
A hotspot is an area where the rate of species extinction is high.
A hotspot is a region where species diversity is high but threatened by habitat loss.
A hotspot is a region where large numbers of animals are brought together into an enclosure.