Importance of Biodiversity
Asked by Neha Sharma · 2 years ago
Why is biodiversity important for the environment and humans?
1 Answer
Biodiversity is important for several reasons:
1. Maintains ecological balance
2. Provides food security through variety of crops and animals
3. Supports various ecosystem services (e.g., pollination, water purification)
4. Source of medicines and other useful products
5. Enhances resilience of ecosystems to environmental changes
6. Has aesthetic and cultural value
7. Supports economic activities like tourism and agriculture
Preserving biodiversity is crucial for the well-being of both the environment and human society.
1. Maintains ecological balance
2. Provides food security through variety of crops and animals
3. Supports various ecosystem services (e.g., pollination, water purification)
4. Source of medicines and other useful products
5. Enhances resilience of ecosystems to environmental changes
6. Has aesthetic and cultural value
7. Supports economic activities like tourism and agriculture
Preserving biodiversity is crucial for the well-being of both the environment and human society.
NEET Faculty · 2 years ago
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