Biodiversity and Human Health
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Variety of animal hosts impacting zoonotic disease transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to protect biodiversity for human health?

    <p>To maintain a balance in ecosystems that supports human life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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