Question 3 3.1 Read the passage below and answer the questions which follow. The Cape floral kingdom is the smallest of the worl
d's floral kingdoms. It is home to mere endemic and indigenous plants than in any other region in South Africa. Approximately 70% of the 9 000 plant species in this area are found nowhere else in the world. The vegetation of this biome, which is mostly small bushes, grows in nutrient poor soil. They also survive the long dry summer conditions, as well as frequent fires. The flora of the Cape is threatened, amongst others, by alien vegetation, as well as habitat destruction by humans. Already numerous species are extinct from this biome. Hence, its conservation is a national conservation priority. In a bid to save this biome, there are several projects aiming at encouraging responsible travel to natural areas in order to conserve the environment, as well as improving the well-being of local communities. 3.1.1 What is the name of the biome in the extract above? (1) 3.1.2 Define a biome. 3.1.3 Give TWO reasons for the habitat destruction by humans. 3.1.4 Give TWO possible reasons why humans need to conserve nature. 3.1.5 Calculate the total number of species that are endemic to this biome. Show your working. 3.1.6 Name the type of tourism mentioned in the passage. 3.1.7 Name TWO ways in which the local communities benefit from the type of tourism mentioned in
