Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

The video tutorial discusses the importance of ecosystems and biodiversity services, highlighting their economic value and critical role in supporting life on Earth. It explains ecosystem functioning and services, such as soil formation and climate regulation. The tutorial also covers the six values of biodiversity: consumptive, productive, social, moral, aesthetic, and option values. It emphasizes the need to protect and preserve biodiversity for future generations, urging viewers to understand and act on these concepts.

What is the estimated range of the annual economic value of ecosystem services for the entire biosphere?

• 25 to 60 trillion per year

• 10 to 30 trillion per year

• 16 to 54 trillion per year

• 20 to 40 trillion per year

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by ecosystems?

• Soil formation

• Climate regulation

• Provision of food and fiber

• Manufacturing of electronics

How many values of biodiversity are discussed in the video?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

What does consumptive use value refer to?

• Cultural value of resources

• Market value of resources

• Non-market value of resources

• Industrial value of resources

Which industry benefits from bioprospecting?

• Construction industry

• Pharmaceutical industry

• Automobile industry

• Textile industry

What is the role of traditional communities in biodiversity?

• They replace biodiversity with modern technology

• They ignore biodiversity

• They exploit biodiversity for profit

• They preserve biodiversity as part of their livelihood

What is the moral value of biodiversity?

• It provides economic benefits

• It ensures equal rights to natural resources for all organisms

• It enhances technological advancement

• It supports industrial growth

How does biodiversity contribute to aesthetic value?

• By reducing pollution

• By providing raw materials for industries

• By increasing agricultural output

• By offering beauty and inspiration

What is the option value of biodiversity?

• Present-day cultural significance

• Immediate economic gain

• Future benefits for communities

• Current technological advancements

Why is it important to protect biodiversity according to the video?

• To promote urban development

• To enhance technological innovation

• To ensure sustainable use of resources

• To increase industrial production