BIODIVERSITY AND A HEALTHY SOCIETY

Question 1

“As new areas of the world came into view through exploration, the number of identified species of animals and plants grew astronomically. Today, more than 1.25 million different species are known, and no biologist supposes that the count is complete.”

Answer 1

Isaac Asimov

Question 2

the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Answer 2

Biodiversity

Question 3

Three Types of Biodiversity

Answer 3

Genetic biodiversity
Species diversity
Ecological diversity

Question 4

variation among organisms of the same species.

Answer 4

Genetic biodiversity

Question 5

a variety of species within a particular region.

Answer 5

Species diversity

Question 6

network of different species in an ecosystem and the interaction of these species.

Answer 6

Ecological diversity

Question 7

The ______________ are the reason for the richness in biodiversity of a particular region.

Answer 7

variations of climatic and altitudinal conditions along with varied ecological habitats

Question 8

How does Society benefit from the richness of Biodiversity?

Answer 8

Humans can source from nature different biological resources such as food, medicine, and energy, among others.

Question 9

Since ______________, people have been using __________ to treat illnesses.

Answer 9

2600 BC; herbal medicines

Question 10

The ancient ______ (100 BC to 300 BC) recorded the collection, storage, and use of medicinal herbs.

Answer 10

Greeks

Question 11

The _______________ used various plant-based drugs such as gargles, pills, infusions, and ointment.

Answer 11

ancient Egyptians and Chinese

Question 12

Have been used to treat coughs, colds, and inflammation since the ancient times.

Answer 12

Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress)
Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh)

Question 13

Used by Indian tribes of Southern California to aid in childbirth and was believed to protect the immune system from respiratory ailments.

Answer 13

Salvia apiana (California sage)

Question 14

Secrets a sweet and gummy substance from its stems and leaves called “manna” during hot days. It is believed to have a diuretic—diaphoretic, laxative, expectorant, gastroprotective, antiseptic, and anti-diarrheal properties.

Answer 14

Alhagi maurorum (Camel thorn)

Question 15

Plant-Based Medicinal Products Available in the Market

Answer 15

Salicylic acid
Morphine
Penicillins

Question 16

an active ingredient of the anti-inflammatory drug, Aspirin, is derived from the bark of a willow tree.

Answer 16

Salicylic acid

Question 17

one of the most widely known painkillers which was first marketed and used in the 1800s, is derived from Papaver somniferum (Opium poppy).

Answer 17

Morphine

Question 18

used to treat infections caused by bacteria.

Answer 18

Penicillins

Question 19

After penicillin underwent its first clinical trials in ____, and the first indication of antibiotic resistance to penicillin was reported in _______.

Answer 19

1938; 1941

Question 20

a basic need for human survival

Answer 20

Food

Question 21

During the _________, humans got their food by either hunting wild animals or gathering wild plants. This food supply was sometimes unreliable and risky.

Answer 21

Paleolithic Food Supply

Question 22

Beginning in the _____________, humans learned to farm. Now they were able to get their food by planting their own crops and domesticating animals, such as cows and sheep.

Answer 22

Neolithic Food Supply

Question 23

The change to agriculture gave humans more reliable food supply and brought other changes. For the first time, they could settle down in one spot and form larger communities since they didn’t have to follow herds of animals.

Answer 23

Effect of Agriculture

Question 24

is the result of careful selection and innovative development by farmers, fishers, and herders throughout the years.

Answer 24

Agrobiodiversity

Question 25

Fossil Fuels

Answer 25

• Coal
• Oil
• Natural Gas
• Kerosene
• Propane

Question 26

How could trees save the planet?

Answer 26

We could increase the 0.9 billion hectares without affecting cities or agriculture

Question 27

Restoration of forest could store _____________; this would capture about 2/3 of the man-made carbon emissions

Answer 27

205 billion tonnes of carbon

Question 28

6 Reasons why we need Biodiversity

Answer 28

Combat Climate Change
Enhance Mental Health
Maintain Food Security
Protect Against Flood Risks
Support Natural Water Cycles
Improve Air Quality

Question 29

aims to ensure the safe transport , handling, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biodiversity.

Answer 29

Cartagena Protocol