Chapter 11.7

Question 1

What are the aesthetic reasons why we maintain biodiversity?

Answer 1

• The presence of different plant and animals in our environment enriches lives.
• Natural world can provide inspiration for people such as musicians and writers.

> Studies shows that patients are quicker to recover from stress and injury when they are supported by plants and relatively natural environment

Question 2

What are the economic reasons of why maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 2

This is because deforestation can lead to soil erosion and desertification - which may result in reduction ability to grow crops and feeds its people. Furthermore, increased dependency on other nations for food.

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Areas of rich biodiversity provide a pleasing, attracting environment that people can enjoy. Which can promote tourism in the region, which is economic advantage