Question

Biodiversity is a word that describes the variety of living beings on earth. Biodiversity also refers to the number of different species living within a particular region. Humans have upset the balance of biodiversity in many areas on Earth. One that stands out is the deforestation of tropical rainforests. Once these forests are cut down, the area turns into a desert (desertification). Why is it so important to maintain Earth's biodiversity? Give two reasons.

Answer 1

It is important to maintain Earth's biodiversity because :

1. Many of our medicines come from the wild (such as rain forests)

2. Trees provide waste disposal and clean the air