Ecosystem services- biodiversity

Why is biodiversity important to humans?

• It increases global temperatures.

• It decreases agricultural yields.

• It provides ecosystem services.

• It simplifies ecosystems.

What are the three main ways in which biodiversity is crucial to humans?

• Pollution control, climate regulation, and waste management.

• Direct services, indirect services, and aesthetic or ethical effect.

• Recreational, educational, and cultural services.

• Urban development, industrialization, and technological advancement.

What is an example of a direct service provided by biodiversity?

• Medicines and medical supplies.

• Carbon sequestration.

• Noise reduction.

• Air quality improvement.

How can the genetic diversity of wild Peruvian tomatoes benefit agriculture?

• By eliminating pests naturally.

• By reducing the need for fertilizers.

• By enhancing the flavor of all tomatoes.

• By increasing the yield of hybrid tomatoes up to 50%.

What role do mangrove swamps play in ecosystem services?

• They protect the coastline and provide nurseries for organisms.

• They are the main source of freshwater.

• They serve as primary tourist attractions.

• They produce large quantities of oxygen.

What was the cost-effective solution for New York City's water quality issue?

• Importing water from neighboring states.

• Building $6 billion water treatment plants.

• Restoring ecosystems for natural water filtration.

• Banning all industrial activities upstream.

What is the ethical and aesthetic value of biodiversity?

• It's about what we leave for future generations.

• It is less important than direct and indirect services.

• It is primarily about recreational opportunities.

• It can be easily calculated in monetary terms.

Why is the loss of biodiversity a concern for future ecological stability?

• It will make ecosystems more resilient.

• It will reduce the need for conservation efforts.

• It can lead to ecological collapse.

• It will increase global biodiversity.

What is a direct consequence of reducing biodiversity to a very simple ecosystem?

• Enhanced global climate regulation.

• Lower maintenance costs for ecosystems.

• Increased agricultural productivity.

• Future difficulty and instability.

What is the significance of the rosy periwinkle in medical research?

• It increases the oxygen levels in its environment.

• It can be used to create biodegradable plastics.

• It is a primary source of vitamin C.

• It produces chemicals used to treat childhood leukemia.