The Ecosystem Approach Employs All of the Following Four Points

question 2

Multiple Choice

The ecosystem approach employs all of the following four points except

• A) prioritizing the protection of megafauna.
• B) map the world's most critical ecosystems.
• C) protect endangered ecosystems and species.
• D) restore as many ecosystems as possible.
• E) provide landowners with financial assistance to protect biodiversity on their property.

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Definitions:

Environmental Degradation

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources, destruction of ecosystems, and extinction of wildlife.

Agricultural Runoff

Water from rain or irrigation that carries fertilizers, pesticides, and other substances from agricultural fields into nearby water bodies, potentially causing pollution.

Oxygen Depletion

A condition where oxygen levels in an environment, especially aquatic systems, significantly decrease due to factors like overpopulation of organisms or excess nutrients.

Ecological Footprint

A measure that quantifies the demand placed on Earth's natural resources by individuals or groups, indicating the extent of their impact on the environment.