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What is the primary motivation behind conservation efforts?
What is the primary motivation behind conservation efforts?
- To mitigate the effects of climate change
- To appreciate the intrinsic value of wildlife and habitats (correct)
- To exploit natural resources
- To protect human interests
What is species diversity?
What is species diversity?
- The rate of habitat destruction in a particular area
- The number of species within a particular area (correct)
- The variety of habitats in a particular area
- The extinction rate of species in a particular area
What is biodiversity?
What is biodiversity?
- The variety of total habitat of an area (correct)
- The rate of extinction of species in a particular area
- The rate of habitat destruction in a particular area
- The number of species within a particular area
Why is species diversity often mistakenly equated with biodiversity?
Why is species diversity often mistakenly equated with biodiversity?
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What is the relationship between conservation and biodiversity?
What is the relationship between conservation and biodiversity?
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Study Notes
Conservation
- Conservation involves protecting and enhancing wild animals, plants, habitats, and more due to growing awareness of their importance and threats from human activities like pollution and resource exploitation.
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of total habitat in an area, encompassing more than just species diversity.
Species Diversity
- Species diversity is a measure of the number of species within a specific area.
- Species diversity is only one component of biodiversity.
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