Biodiversity and Ecosystem Balance in Forests

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What is one of the ways that biodiversity in natural ecosystems can regulate the environment?

By producing medicines
By creating ecological diversity
By regulating water quality (correct)
By promoting the use of herbal medicine

What is a crucial role of biodiversity in forests regarding water resources?

Providing natural filtration and storage systems for freshwater (correct)
Providing habitats for endangered species
Releasing excess nitrogen into the atmosphere
Increasing the occurrence of wildfires

What is a result of excessive nitrogen in a forest ecosystem?

Increased occurrence of plant species adapted to low nitrogen environments
Reduced occurrence of plant species adapted to low nitrogen environments (correct)
Reduced growth of nitrogen-loving plant species
Enhanced forest resilience to drought and pests

What is the primary benefit of biodiversity in natural ecosystems?

Providing food and energy resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which gases, in moderate amounts, contribute to a healthy ecosystem and balanced biodiversity?

NOx and O3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of humans in optimizing the benefits of biodiversity?

To use science and technology responsibly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the variations of climatic and altitudinal conditions along with varied ecological habitats?

The richness of biodiversity in a particular region (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to enhance plant species diversity and relative species richness in grasslands?

Decreasing nitrogen deposition to the biosphere (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ecosystem services provided by biodiversity in natural ecosystems?

Regulating flood (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Cartagena Protocol among ten Pacific countries?

To ensure the safe transport, handling, and use of LMOs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a protocol that aims to enhance the implementation of regulations and worldwide protocols on biodiversity?

There is a need to enhance the implementation of regulations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is vulnerable to exploitation according to the text?

The benefits of biodiversity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Convention on Biological Diversity?

To protect Pacific communities and biodiversity from the consequences of living modified organisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the pressure on the environment exceeds its carrying capacity?

It creates a serious problem of environmental degradation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of environmental awareness among students?

To inculcate environmental awareness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the implementation of environmental laws?

Facilities in place through proper processes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not ensuring strict implementation of environmental laws?

Further damage of biodiversity from air pollution and water pollution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between development and the environment?

Development puts pressure on the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers