Why Has the Loss of Biodiversity Become a Significant Issue

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why has the loss of biodiversity become a significant issue for scientists, policy-makers, and the general public?

• A) The loss of biodiversity has a direct impact on resources that humans need, so it is in the best interest of humans to protect biodiversity.
• B) The loss of biodiversity is a moral and ethical concern. Many feel all living organisms have a right to live.
• C) Humans have been responsible for much of the loss of biodiversity. Therefore, many feel it is the responsibility of humans to save those that are left.
• D) Both a and c
• E) All of the above

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