Practice Why Should We Conserve Biodiversity? (13.2.1)

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Question 1.
Name one economic benefit derived from biodiversity.
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Think about what we eat.
Question 2.
What is one service provided by ecosystems?
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Which insects help plants reproduce?
3Question 3.
What percentage of current medicines come from plants?
- 10%
- 25%
- 50%
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Consider sources of common treatments.
4Question 4.
Is it important to preserve species even if they don’t benefit us directly?
- True
- False
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Think about the balance and interconnectedness in ecosystems.
Question 5.
How would the extinction of a key pollinator impact the food supply and economy? Discuss the potential cascading effects.
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Consider the role of bees in agricultural productivity.
Question 6.
Evaluate the ethical considerations when developing land for agriculture that could threaten local biodiversity. What steps could be taken to mitigate harm?
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Think about balancing progress with preservation.

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