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Importance of biodiversity Biodiversity is important for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. Without a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms, we cannot and the food we eat. have the healthy ecosystems that we rely on to provide us with the air we breathe The de...
Importance of biodiversity Biodiversity is important for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. Without a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms, we cannot and the food we eat. have the healthy ecosystems that we rely on to provide us with the air we breathe The destruction of biodiversity The world's 7.6 billion people represent just 0.01% of all living organisms, according to a study. Humanity has caused the loss of 83% of all wild mammals and half of increase in number. plants, while livestock (cows, goats, sheep, pets, etc) kept by humans continues to Man-made palm forest with palm oil trees planted by people to create palm oil. Palm oil can be used for cooking or in products we put on our bodies like lotion. 1. From the image above, which forest will have more biodiversity and be good for the survival of organisms, including humans? The one on the left. 2. Why have you chosen this particular forest in number 1? it It's because palm oil gives Cooking our bodies which Natural forest with different types of trees. we you can lotion. use f