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Question 1

what is biodiversity

Answer 1

the range of species that is present in a particular ecosystem

Question 2

what is conservation

Answer 2

the protection and preservation of natural resources in the environment

Question 3

reasons for conservation (5 points)

Answer 3

-maintain biodiversity by preventing extinction of species
-for scientific research
-for economic purposes
-maintain a stable and balanced ecosystem
-preserve natural scenery and wildlife for people to appreciate

Question 4

explain maintenance of biodiversity by preventing extinction of species

Answer 4

many wild plants and animals possess favourable genes, by cross breeding the different varieties of wild plants and animals, we can improve agricultural produce

Question 5

explain scientific research for conservation

Answer 5

study of wildlife provides useful information to humans eg evolution

Question 6

explain economic purposes for conservation

Answer 6

major source of food to humans