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Question 1
Quick RecallWhat is biodiversity and why is it important for human survival?
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of all living organisms — plants, animals, and micro-organisms — that are closely integrated through ecological interdependencies.
- Plants, animals, and micro-organisms together maintain the quality of air, water, and soil, which are essential for human survival.
- Biodiversity also preserves the genetic diversity of species needed for agricultural improvement, fisheries, and medicinal uses.