A Conservation Biologist Has Been Asked to Explain Why It

question 46

Multiple Choice

A conservation biologist has been asked to explain why it is important to protect biodiversity. She would list all of the following reasons except for which one?

• A) Humans are dependent on many species for food, medicines, fiber, and other necessities.
• B) Biodiversity can be exploited indefinitely for the profit of humans.
• C) Other species have inherent value and humans have a moral obligation to protect them.
• D) Biodiverse ecosystems provide ecosystem services that sustain all life on Earth.

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