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What is one major role of biodiversity in relation to human nutrition?
What is one major role of biodiversity in relation to human nutrition?
- It decreases food production efficiency.
- It restricts the availability of food.
- It guarantees food safety.
- It provides a variety of food necessary for health. (correct)
What is a consequence of high biodiversity levels on local diets?
What is a consequence of high biodiversity levels on local diets?
- Lower micronutrient availability.
- Higher likelihood of foodborne illnesses.
- Adequate average levels of nutrients. (correct)
- Decreased food variety.
Which environmental factor is NOT listed as a basic need for living organisms?
Which environmental factor is NOT listed as a basic need for living organisms?
- Air
- Habitat
- Food
- Medical technology (correct)
How can environmental hazards impact human health?
How can environmental hazards impact human health?
Which of the following is an example of an illness related to environmental hazards?
Which of the following is an example of an illness related to environmental hazards?
What has been found to have a greater impact on human health than medical technology?
What has been found to have a greater impact on human health than medical technology?
What is a consequence of biodiversity loss on human health?
What is a consequence of biodiversity loss on human health?
What is a potential negative effect of health care facilities on the environment?
What is a potential negative effect of health care facilities on the environment?
What has been the approximate decrease in vertebrate populations since the 1970s due to human activities?
What has been the approximate decrease in vertebrate populations since the 1970s due to human activities?
Which of the following correctly defines biodiversity?
Which of the following correctly defines biodiversity?
What is a consequence of losing biodiversity in an ecosystem?
What is a consequence of losing biodiversity in an ecosystem?
What is the predicted percentage decrease in wildlife by the year 2020?
What is the predicted percentage decrease in wildlife by the year 2020?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a major threat to biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a major threat to biodiversity?
How might climate change affect biodiversity?
How might climate change affect biodiversity?
What essential role does biodiversity play in ecosystems?
What essential role does biodiversity play in ecosystems?
What is a primary factor contributing to habitat loss?
What is a primary factor contributing to habitat loss?
What was the human population estimated at in 2018?
What was the human population estimated at in 2018?
In what way can a high number of golden snails be indicative of agricultural issues?
In what way can a high number of golden snails be indicative of agricultural issues?
The alteration of ecosystems often leads to what outcome?
The alteration of ecosystems often leads to what outcome?
What role do intact ecosystems play in relation to biodiversity?
What role do intact ecosystems play in relation to biodiversity?
Which of the following statements about biodiversity and ecosystems is true?
Which of the following statements about biodiversity and ecosystems is true?
What marks the potential beginning of the sixth mass extinction event?
What marks the potential beginning of the sixth mass extinction event?
What human activity is often linked to over-exploitation of species?
What human activity is often linked to over-exploitation of species?
Pollution and contamination primarily affect biodiversity by causing what?
Pollution and contamination primarily affect biodiversity by causing what?
What is the primary cause of habitat loss and destruction?
What is the primary cause of habitat loss and destruction?
How does over-exploitation of species typically occur?
How does over-exploitation of species typically occur?
Which of the following has a lasting impact on biodiversity through pollution?
Which of the following has a lasting impact on biodiversity through pollution?
What impact does global climate change have on biodiversity?
What impact does global climate change have on biodiversity?
What can be a consequence of alterations in ecosystem composition?
What can be a consequence of alterations in ecosystem composition?
What aspect of biodiversity do intact ecosystems directly affect?
What aspect of biodiversity do intact ecosystems directly affect?
Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?
What could be a consequence of unmanaged biodiversity loss?
What could be a consequence of unmanaged biodiversity loss?
What is the predicted impact on vertebrate populations by the year 2020?
What is the predicted impact on vertebrate populations by the year 2020?
Which statement best captures the essence of biodiversity?
Which statement best captures the essence of biodiversity?
What role do diverse species play in an ecosystem?
What role do diverse species play in an ecosystem?
What human activity primarily contributes to the decline in wildlife populations?
What human activity primarily contributes to the decline in wildlife populations?
How does biodiversity directly contribute to human society?
How does biodiversity directly contribute to human society?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
What is the primary consequence of a decline in biodiversity within an ecosystem?
What is the primary consequence of a decline in biodiversity within an ecosystem?
How can the presence of a larger number of different species in a specific area be interpreted?
How can the presence of a larger number of different species in a specific area be interpreted?
How does biodiversity contribute to sustainable food production?
How does biodiversity contribute to sustainable food production?
What is a significant effect of intensified food production on biodiversity?
What is a significant effect of intensified food production on biodiversity?
Which of the following is a basic need provided by the environment for living organisms?
Which of the following is a basic need provided by the environment for living organisms?
What is a consequence of the current biodiversity loss?
What is a consequence of the current biodiversity loss?
Which of the following illnesses is related to environmental factors?
Which of the following illnesses is related to environmental factors?
What impact can unsafe drinking water have on human health?
What impact can unsafe drinking water have on human health?
Which of the following statements reflects the link between biodiversity and nutrition?
Which of the following statements reflects the link between biodiversity and nutrition?
What has more impact on human health than medical technology?
What has more impact on human health than medical technology?
How does biodiversity influence food production?
How does biodiversity influence food production?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between nutrition and biodiversity?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between nutrition and biodiversity?
What role does the environment play in human health?
What role does the environment play in human health?
What is a significant effect of intensified food production practices?
What is a significant effect of intensified food production practices?
Which of the following illnesses is NOT typically related to environmental factors?
Which of the following illnesses is NOT typically related to environmental factors?
What can be a consequence of lacking basic environmental necessities?
What can be a consequence of lacking basic environmental necessities?
How can the relationship between human health and biodiversity be described?
How can the relationship between human health and biodiversity be described?
What is a common consequence of poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water?
What is a common consequence of poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water?
What is the primary factor identified as contributing to habitat loss and destruction?
What is the primary factor identified as contributing to habitat loss and destruction?
Which of the following is a likely consequence of over-exploitation of resources?
Which of the following is a likely consequence of over-exploitation of resources?
What effect can pollution and contamination have on biodiversity?
What effect can pollution and contamination have on biodiversity?
How can global climate change affect biodiversity?
How can global climate change affect biodiversity?
What is a major way that alterations in ecosystem composition can impact biodiversity?
What is a major way that alterations in ecosystem composition can impact biodiversity?
Which action is likely to help preserve biodiversity?
Which action is likely to help preserve biodiversity?
What is a potential outcome of biodiversity loss on ecosystem functionality?
What is a potential outcome of biodiversity loss on ecosystem functionality?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between habitat destruction and human activity?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between habitat destruction and human activity?
What is the primary factor contributing to biodiversity loss?
What is the primary factor contributing to biodiversity loss?
How does biodiversity impact ecosystem sustainability?
How does biodiversity impact ecosystem sustainability?
Which of the following best defines biodiversity?
Which of the following best defines biodiversity?
What does the concept of interrelatedness in society, environment, and health emphasize?
What does the concept of interrelatedness in society, environment, and health emphasize?
Which statement accurately reflects the trend in vertebrate populations since the 1970s?
Which statement accurately reflects the trend in vertebrate populations since the 1970s?
What role does biodiversity play in agricultural systems?
What role does biodiversity play in agricultural systems?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of biodiversity loss?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of biodiversity loss?
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
The variety of life forms found on Earth, including single-celled organisms, plants, animals and fungi.
Biodiversity Loss
Biodiversity Loss
The natural decline of wildlife populations worldwide, primarily caused by human activities.
Ecosystem
Ecosystem
A natural system composed of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment.
Biotic and Abiotic Relationship
Biotic and Abiotic Relationship
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Ecosystem Sustainability
Ecosystem Sustainability
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Species Extinction
Species Extinction
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Mass Extinction Event
Mass Extinction Event
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Society, Environment, and Health Interrelation
Society, Environment, and Health Interrelation
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Ecosystem Disruption
Ecosystem Disruption
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Habitat Loss
Habitat Loss
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Over-exploitation
Over-exploitation
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Pollution and Contamination
Pollution and Contamination
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Global Climate Change
Global Climate Change
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Consequences of Biodiversity Loss
Consequences of Biodiversity Loss
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Biodiversity and Nutrition
Biodiversity and Nutrition
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Biodiversity and Food Production
Biodiversity and Food Production
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Nutritional Variation in Foods
Nutritional Variation in Foods
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Biodiversity and Nutrient Levels
Biodiversity and Nutrient Levels
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Intensification and Biodiversity
Intensification and Biodiversity
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Environment and Human Life
Environment and Human Life
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Environmental Hazards and Illness
Environmental Hazards and Illness
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Biodiversity Loss and Health
Biodiversity Loss and Health
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What is biodiversity?
What is biodiversity?
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What is an ecosystem?
What is an ecosystem?
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What is ecosystem disruption?
What is ecosystem disruption?
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What is species extinction?
What is species extinction?
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How are society, environment, and health connected?
How are society, environment, and health connected?
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What is a mass extinction event?
What is a mass extinction event?
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What is over-exploitation?
What is over-exploitation?
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What is pollution and contamination?
What is pollution and contamination?
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Biodiversity Changes?
Biodiversity Changes?
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Human Impact on Ecosystems
Human Impact on Ecosystems
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Impacts of Biodiversity Loss?
Impacts of Biodiversity Loss?
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Over-exploitation: A Deadly Threat
Over-exploitation: A Deadly Threat
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Pollution's Silent Damage
Pollution's Silent Damage
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Climate Change and Biodiversity
Climate Change and Biodiversity
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Ecosystem Composition Shift
Ecosystem Composition Shift
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How does biodiversity impact human nutrition?
How does biodiversity impact human nutrition?
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Why is biodiversity important for food production?
Why is biodiversity important for food production?
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How is the environment vital for human life?
How is the environment vital for human life?
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How do environmental hazards affect human health?
How do environmental hazards affect human health?
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How is biodiversity loss linked to human health?
How is biodiversity loss linked to human health?
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What are the effects of intensive agriculture on biodiversity?
What are the effects of intensive agriculture on biodiversity?
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What's the connection between local diets and biodiversity?
What's the connection between local diets and biodiversity?
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How are Society, Environment, and Health Interconnected?
How are Society, Environment, and Health Interconnected?
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What is Ecosystem Sustainability?
What is Ecosystem Sustainability?
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What is the Biotic and Abiotic Relationship?
What is the Biotic and Abiotic Relationship?
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Ecosystem Composition Alteration
Ecosystem Composition Alteration
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Ecosystem Function
Ecosystem Function
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Biodiversity and Human Diet
Biodiversity and Human Diet
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Environment as a Source of Life
Environment as a Source of Life
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Environmental Hazards and Health
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