List any for ecosystem services provided by nature.

OR

Give reasons why ‘hot spot’ regions of the world are identified for maximum protection by conservationists. Name any two hot spots in India.

Some ecosystem services provided by nature are:-

a) Soil formation and soil protection.

b) Perennial Fresh water.

c) Air

d) Wetland

e) Climate

f) Biodiversity

g) Nutrient Cycling

h) Wildlife habitat

i) Pollution

j) Tribals living in forest.

k) Grazing ground for cattle.

OR

Hotspot regions of the worlds are identified for maximum protection by conservationists as these are the regions which are home to some of the most endangered or nearly extinct flora and fauna of the world and have high density biodiversity or mega diversity. Hot spots in India are: Indo-Burma Himalayas and Western Ghats.