Question
Biodiversity plays a key role in many ecosystem services provided by nature.
(a) Present any two widely useful arguments to prove the validity of the statement.
(b) Write any one moral reason for protecting biodiversity.

Answer

Biodiversity plays a key role in many ecosystem services provided by nature. It can be understood by following examples :
1. Amazon forest alone provides about 20% oxygen to the atmosphere of the earth through photosynthesis, that is why it was said to be the lungs of the earth. Although we do not estimate its price but it is vital air.
2. Similarly pollination process in plants is made by air, water, insects, birds and bats. This process is done by various pollinating agents (Honeybees, bumblebees, birds and bats,). Without pollination process, seeds and fruits are not formed in plants.
It is our moral duty to conserve biodiversity. We know very well that humans cannot live alone on this earth. If humans have to maintain their existence, it is necessary to conserve all the plants, animals and microbe species available in the environment. Every species found on earth has its own intrinsic value. Therefore, it is our moral responsibility to take good care of the property and save this biological heritage for the future generations.

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