Evaluate ecological, economic, cultural and ethical reasons for maintaining biodiversity, connecting conservation choices with ecosystem services and human wellbeing in Cambridge A Level Biology questions.
Extinction of animal and plant species reduces biodiversity.
Explain why it is important to maintain biodiversity.
any seven from:
1 (named) food ;
2 (named) medicines ;
3 wood / fibres / paper / rubber ;
4 genetic diversity for future use ;
5 science / technology / research ;
6 education ;
7 aesthetic / wellbeing ;
8 (eco)tourism / attract visitors ;
9 ethical / moral / stewardship ;
10 local cultural significance ;
11 maintain / protect / stability of, food chains / food webs ;
12 pollination / ecosystem services ;
13 protect against, soil erosion / coastal erosion / flooding ;
14 soil formation ;
15 (named) mineral, cycles / recycling OR ref. to stage in cycle of named element;
16 climate stability ;