The Reasons For Maintaining Biodiversity

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Biodiversity should be conserved because it is beautiful;what kind of reason is this to conserve biodiversity?
aesthetic
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People and nations may make money from biodiversity,at it can attract
tourists
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There are a variety of_ that are required for countries to make exports and thus profit
naturalresources
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We have not expolited many aspects of biodiversity to our advantage yet,or are working on it. Who might thus be interested in conserving plants,in case their properties come in handy?
pharmaceuticalcompanies
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By preserving rare breeds/species, _ that may be useful are not lost forever
genes
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High biodiversity means an eco system is _
healthy
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_ species are important for the survival of many other species in an ecosystem. If they become extinct, many other species are soon to follow (E.g. its predators might starve or its prey could overpopulate)
keystone
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Many species are used in _,and this can save lives
medicene
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What kinds of fuels can we recieve thanks to maintaining biodiversity?
renewable
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The n_ cycle is affected by biodiversity
nutrient
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Habitat destruction can lead to
climate change
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People can be _ opposed to the destruction of biodiversity
morally
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Maintaining biodiversity can make people money. In other words, there are _ reasons for maintaining biodiversity
economic
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A reason for maintaining biodiversity based on the environment
ecological
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Who can make money from people's love of biodiversity?
media
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What kind of show might rely on biodiversity existing to be filmed?
naturedocumentary
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