5.2.2.1. Values of Biodiversity

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the concept of consumptive value in biodiversity?

   Hint

   Think about the basic resources we get from nature.

2. 2.

   Can you name a plant used for medicinal purposes?

   Hint

   Consider commonly discussed antibiotics.

3. 3.

   What is consumptive value?

   • A. Cultural significance of species
   • B. Direct benefits from biodiversity for sustenance
   • C. The intrinsic worth of species

   Hint

   It directly correlates to what we eat or use.

4. 4.

   True or False: Ethical value refers to only the products we can derive from biodiversity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the existence of endangered species.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how loss of biodiversity could impact both ethical and aesthetic values in society.

   Hint

   Think about how extinction affects our emotional connection to the environment.

6. 6.

   Analyze the role of biodiversity in ensuring food security in developing nations.

   Hint

   Explore the relationship between diverse crops and their impact on farming sustainability.