Values of Biodiversity

Question 1

It is the value of passing on resources to maintain ecosystems for future generations.

Answer 1

Bequest value

Question 2

It is the economic contribution to the country’s GDP specifically from the tourism sector

Answer 2

Tourism direct grow value added

Question 3

It is the concept that suggests the more species present, the more interactions occur, improving overall ecosystem function.

Answer 3

Species complementarity

Question 4

It is the value expressed as the well-being of humanity, often associated with a sense of empathy towards other species.

Answer 4

Existence value

Question 5

It is the “free” value derived from ecosystem processes that are not directly traded in markets

Answer 5

Indirect use of value

Question 6

It is the term that describes the empathy or emotional connection between humans and other species.

Answer 6

Biophilia

Question 7

It is the impact on natural resources driven by activities such as “recreational harvesting” and “extensive trade volume.”

Answer 7

Commercial impact

Question 8

It is the phenomenon where the presence of more species increases the likelihood of finding species with significant roles in ecosystem functioning.

Answer 8

Sampling effect

Question 9

It is the concept where resources are utilized in a way that benefits multiple species, enhancing “positive interactions

Answer 9

Species synergistically

Question 10

It is the sector identified as one of the fastest growing industries globally, with a significant share contributing to the Philippine economy.

Answer 10

Eco-tourism

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of a direct-use value?

a) Food from crops and livestock.
b) Biological control using natural enemies.
c) Existence value of a species.
d) Medicine derived from natural sources.

Answer 11

c) Existence value of a species.

Question 12

What is the defining characteristic of indirect use values?

a) They are determined only after resources are used.
b) They are directly traded in markets.
c) They are based on the aesthetic appeal of a species.
d) They are primarily related to recreational activities

Answer 12

a) They are determined only after resources are used.

Question 13

Which of the following best represents the concept of “Intrinsic Value” in relation to species?

a) Their potential use in medical research.
b) Their role in attracting tourists for eco-tourism.
c) Their inherent right to exist, regardless of their usefulness to humans.
d) Their contribution to the local economy through recreational harvesting.

Answer 13

c) Their inherent right to exist, regardless of their usefulness to humans.

Question 14

Increased variety of life forms within an ecosystem generally leads to:

a) Reduced ecosystem stability.
b) Increased vulnerability to disturbances.
c) Enhanced ecosystem function and resilience.
d) Decreased resource availability.

Answer 14

c) Enhanced ecosystem function and resilience.

Question 15

Fluctuations in economic contributions from sectors dependent on natural resources often indicate:

a) Stable and predictable market conditions.
b) The resilience of natural ecosystems.
c) The sensitivity of such sectors to environmental changes.
d) The effectiveness of conservation policies.

Answer 15

c) The sensitivity of such sectors to environmental changes.