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How does biodiversity benefit human health?
How does biodiversity benefit human health?
- By causing diseases to spread more easily
- By providing sources for medicines and natural remedies (correct)
- By reducing the need for vaccinations
- By increasing pollution levels in the environment
What is one consequence of a loss of biodiversity in terms of human health?
What is one consequence of a loss of biodiversity in terms of human health?
- Decreased ecosystem services affecting clean air and water (correct)
- Increased availability of organic foods
- Improved mental health due to less exposure to nature
- Better control of infectious diseases
How can a higher level of biodiversity in ecosystems help prevent the spread of diseases?
How can a higher level of biodiversity in ecosystems help prevent the spread of diseases?
- By creating more complex food chains, reducing disease vectors (correct)
- By overcrowding species, making transmission more likely
- By decreasing the need for hygiene practices
- By increasing pollution levels in the environment
Which of the following is a direct link between biodiversity and infectious diseases?
Which of the following is a direct link between biodiversity and infectious diseases?
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Why is it important to protect biodiversity for human health?
Why is it important to protect biodiversity for human health?
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