Instrumental Values of Biodiversity Differ from Intrinsic Values of Biodiversity

question 35

Multiple Choice

Instrumental values of biodiversity differ from intrinsic values of biodiversity in which ways?

• A) Society can place a clear dollar value on instrumental values.
• B) Society can place a clear dollar value on intrinsic values.
• C) Intrinsic values include those that allow ecosystems to exist.
• D) Instrumental values are those that are based (or not) on one's belief system.

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