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According to the IUCN-NR, what does biodiversity refer to?

  • The ecological process which influences performance
  • The variety and variability of species life forms
  • The variety and variability of species and their population
  • The diversity of the complex association with species and their interaction (correct)

Who first coined the term 'Biodiversity' in 1986?

  • IUCN-NR
  • Walter G. Rosen (correct)
  • International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Sciences
  • Inquirer.net

Humans living in the forest would disturb the natural order of ______.

life

What is the focus of studying society, environment, and health?

<p>Understanding the interrelation between society, environment, and health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the disappearance of species in a certain environment?

<p>Chaotic changes that harm the entire ecosystem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anticipated decline in wildlife by 2020?

<p>67% of the present number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Changes in biodiversity could have unpredictable effects not only in wildlife or marine life but also in ______.

<p>human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trees and plants would be affected in the land-clearing operations where the houses would be ______.

<p>built</p> Signup and view all the answers

The animals, insects, and all types of life forms in the cleared area would either be ______ or most likely be killed.

<p>displaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

The loss of these life forms could affect the entire ______ governing that environment.

<p>ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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