Why Is Knowledge of Biodiversity Important to Humanity

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why is knowledge of biodiversity important to humanity?

• A)For improvement of crop breeding programs
• B)For identification of species important for soil fertility
• C)For identification of plant species for medicinal drugs
• D)All of the above are reasons why knowledge of biodiversity is important to humanity.
• E)None of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Clear-cutting

A logging practice where all the trees in a designated area are uniformly cut down.

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life on Earth, encompassing the different species, genes, and ecosystems.

Soil Erosion

The process by which soil is removed from an area by water, wind, or agricultural activities leading to loss of fertility and structural integrity.

Clayoquot Sound

A biologically rich region on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, known for its large, intact temperate rainforests and biodiversity.