Scientists agree that the term biodiversity describes the number and kinds of species in a location on Earth. Scientists have also identified alternate measures of biodiversity, some of which are important for planning how to preserve biodiversity including genetic biodiversity as well as ecosystem biodiversity. Because all life is interconnected and because the biosphere exerts such an influence on human's presence on Earth, it is so very important that biodiversity be preserved.
Why is biodiversity important to humans? Check all the statements that are true.
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Undisturbed wild areas are important for many human recreation activities.
Maintaining genetic biodiversity of wild species of our crops that are related to domesticated species ensures our continued food supply.
Antibiotics are derived from bacteria and fungi.
The ability to create new crop varieties relies on the unique properties of just one particular plant rather than a genetic diversity.
Many plants produce secondary plant compounds that are used as medicines.
Most aesthetically pleasing landscapes are poor in diversity of habitats and species.
A. Undisturbed wild areas are important for many human recreation activities.
B. Maintaining genetic biodiversity of wild species of our crops that are related to domesticated species ensures our continued food supply.
C. Antibiotics are derived from bacteria and fungi.
D. Many plants produce secondary plant compounds that are used as medicines.