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Which of the following is NOT an ecological reason for conserving biodiversity?
losing keystone species destabilises ecosystems
food webs rely on multiple species
biodiversity provides inspiration for musicians and artists
nutrient cycles depend on decomposers recycling matter
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Why are monocultures an economic disadvantage?
they rely on expensive fertilisers
they have lower crop yields
they have reduced farm productivity
all of the above
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Which of the following are ethical reasons for conserving biodiversity?
(Select all that apply)
humans have no right to drive other organisms to extinction
humans can get inspiration for art from biodiverse ecosystems
humans should protect and value other organisms
humans can get useful resources from biodiverse ecosystems
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of monocultures depleting soil nutrients?
lower crop yields
reliance on expensive fertilisers
increased genetic diversity
overall reduced farm productivity
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Which of the following is NOT an economic reason for conserving biodiversity?
enriching our environment and providing inspiration for artists
providing renewable energy and fuel source production
supporting ecotourism
providing food, medicine, and fabric production
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Why is genetic diversity important for crop plants?
(Select all that apply)
it removes wild relatives of crop plants
it allows new varieties of crops with desired traits to be bred
it ensures desired traits are always inherited
it provides a safeguard against diseases or pests
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Which of the following is an aesthetic reason for conserving biodiversity?
enriching our environment
providing inspiration for musicians, artists, photographers, poets, and writers
helping people recover from stress and injury
all of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of diverse ecosystems for industries?
helping people recover from stress and injury
providing food, medicine, and fabric production
supporting ecotourism appealing to natural scenery
providing renewable energy and fuel source production
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What term describes tourism that appeals to natural scenery and biodiversity?
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