A conservation biologist has been asked to explain why it is important to protect biodiversity. She would list all of the following reasons except for which one?A. Humans are dependent on many species for food, medicines, fiber, and other necessities.B. Biodiversity can be exploited indefinitely for the profit of humans.C. Other species have inherent value and humans have a moral obligation to protect them.D. Biodiverse ecosystems provide ecosystem services that sustain all life on Earth.E. Biodiversity provides emotional and physical health benefits by providing places for humans to visit for wonder, insight, and exercise.

The two main components of nature are biotic and abiotic factors. There is a continuous interaction…

A conservation biologist has been asked to explain why it is important to protect biodiversity. She would list all of the following reasons except for which one? O A. Humans are dependent on many species for food, medicines, fiber, and other necessities. B. Biodiversity can be exploited indefinitely for the profit of humans. O C. Other species have inherent value and humans have a moral obligation to protect them. O D. Biodiverse ecosystems provide ecosystem services that sustain all life on Earth. O E. Biodiversity provides emotional and physical health benefits by providing places for humans to visit for wonder, insight, and exercise.

A conservation biologist has been asked to explain why it is important to protect biodiversity. She would list all of the following reasons except for which one? O A. Humans are dependent on many species for food, medicines, fiber, and other necessities. B. Biodiversity can be exploited indefinitely for the profit of humans. O C. Other species have inherent value and humans have a moral obligation to protect them. O D. Biodiverse ecosystems provide ecosystem services that sustain all life on Earth. O E. Biodiversity provides emotional and physical health benefits by providing places for humans to visit for wonder, insight, and exercise.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2CT

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