The Importance of Biodiversity

The video explains the importance of biodiversity, highlighting that areas with high biodiversity are healthier. It discusses how low biodiversity, often due to species extinction, can indicate poor environmental health. Extinction is caused by habitat destruction, pollution, and over-hunting. Maintaining high biodiversity is crucial for the planet's health and human well-being.

Why is an area with high biodiversity considered healthier?

• It indicates a balanced ecosystem.

• It is more attractive to tourists.

• It has more resources for humans.

• It has fewer predators.

What happens when a species becomes extinct?

• It becomes endangered.

• It moves to a different habitat.

• It is gone forever.

• It can be brought back with technology.

Which of the following is a cause of species extinction?

• Abundant food supply

• Habitat destruction

• Increased rainfall

• Natural migration

How can pollution affect species?

• It increases their population.

• It can eliminate them.

• It can make them stronger.

• It has no effect.

Why is it crucial to maintain high biodiversity?

• To make the planet less diverse.

• To ensure the survival of all species.

• To reduce the number of plants.

• To increase the number of predators.