Question

Why is the California floristic province a biodiversity hot spot?

A) Mediterranean climate, hot wet summers, and cold wet winters.

B) Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers, and warm wet winters.

C) Mediterranean climate, cool dry summers, and warm wet winters.

D) Mediterranean climate, hot wet summers, and warm wet winters.

Answer 1

I say, the answer to your question is C!

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers, and warm wet winters.

Explanation:

The California Floristic Province is present along the Pacific Coast of North America. This region has a Mediterranean-type climate. A region with a Mediterranean-type climate is characterized by the presence of hot dry summers and wet mild winters.

Due to the climatic conditions, the California Floristic Province is home for various types of ecosystems which in turn serve as habitat for a large variety of flora and fauna.