Question

Santa traveled south of the equator to a country that is over 1/3 of the world’s animal species. A. True B. False

Answer 1

The statement about Santa visiting a country south of the equator with over 1/3 of the world's animal species is plausible but requires specification of the country; equatorial regions like the Amazon are indeed rich in biodiversity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that Santa traveled south of the equator to a country that is home to over 1/3 of the world’s animal species is plausible, as it is well-documented that the equatorial regions of the Earth, such as the Amazon rainforest located in South America, are incredibly rich in biodiversity. These regions contain a high number of species due to their warm climate and abundant resources, making it possible for a wide diversity of life to thrive. However, whether a single country holds over one-third of all animal species is a more complex fact that would require specification of which country is being referred to, as no single country is currently recognized as having such a high proportion of the world's total animal species. It is known, for example, that Brazil, which contains a large portion of the Amazon rainforest, is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet.

Answer 2

Santa traveled south of the equator to a country that has over 1/3 of the world's animal species.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement in the question is true: Santa traveled south of the equator to a country that is over 1/3 of the world’s animal species.

A factual reference to support this statement can be found in Figure 36.30. According to this figure, the greatest species richness for mammals in North and South America is associated with the equatorial latitudes.

Therefore, option A, True, is the correct answer.