Biodiversity: What is it?
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What is a major criticism of Germany's climate protection efforts?

  • Germany is outsourcing its heavy industry to countries with weaker environmental regulations (correct)
  • Germany is not investing enough in renewable energy
  • Germany is not doing enough to reduce its carbon footprint
  • Germany is not doing enough to reduce its energy consumption
  • Why do conservation concepts often overlook biodiversity?

  • Because conserving biodiversity is too expensive
  • Because attaching a monetary value to nature is more lucrative (correct)
  • Because biodiversity is not a critical factor in ecosystem services
  • Because it is difficult to measure and quantify biodiversity
  • What is a consequence of industrial-scale monocultures like oil palm plantations?

  • Increased biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems
  • Depleted soils, deforestation, and pollution (correct)
  • A decrease in the production of agricultural commodities
  • Improved soil fertility and reduced deforestation
  • What is a health-related issue linked to the production of agricultural commodities?

    <p>Obesity and other nutrition-related health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common approach to conservation measures?

    <p>Attaching a monetary value to nature to determine its use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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