Question
Which UNESCO Heritage Site mentioned in this chapter did you find more interesting? Write a short paragraph to describe what about it is interesting.
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Answer
I found the Western Ghats very interesting. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they are one of the world’s eight “hottest hotspots” of biological diversity. They have many types of plants and animals that are not found anywhere else. They are also very important for controlling climate and rainfall in the region.
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