Biodiversity and Its Importance

Chapter 10 discusses the importance of biodiversity for a healthy society, emphasizing its role in supporting human health, food security, and ecosystem services. The chapter outlines the threats to biodiversity, including habitat loss and climate change, and highlights the direct link between biodiversity loss and health issues. It concludes with a call to action for individuals to contribute to biodiversity conservation.

What is one of the primary learning outcomes of this chapter?

• To learn about the history of biodiversity

• To emphasize the relevance of biodiversity towards a healthy society

• To understand the economic benefits of biodiversity

• To explore the cultural aspects of biodiversity

What does the term 'biodiversity' mean?

• The variety of life on Earth

• The genetic makeup of humans

• The study of life forms

• The cultural diversity of societies

How does biodiversity support human needs?

• By providing entertainment

• By offering food security and medicine

• By reducing cultural diversity

• By increasing population growth

What is a direct consequence of biodiversity loss?

• Improved air quality

• Disease outbreaks

• Enhanced food production

• Increased cultural diversity

What is a major threat to biodiversity?

• Increased rainfall

• Human activities altering ecosystems

• Natural evolution of species

• Stable climate conditions

How does biodiversity impact human nutrition?

• By limiting genetic resources

• By increasing soil erosion

• By ensuring sustainable food production

• By reducing food variety

What is the impact of human activities on ecosystems?

• They enhance biodiversity

• They stabilize climate conditions

• They disturb ecosystem structure and function

• They increase the abundance of all organisms

What is the current state of biodiversity according to the conclusion?

• Biodiversity is increasing

• Biodiversity is stable

• Biodiversity is facing a crisis

• Biodiversity is irrelevant to human health

What role does climate play in biodiversity?

• It only affects marine life

• It stabilizes all ecosystems

• It is an integral part of ecosystem functioning

• It has no impact

What can individuals do to help reverse biodiversity destruction?

• Ignore the issue

• Rely on government actions

• Change their lifestyles and take the issue seriously

• Wait for technological solutions