Science, Technology and Society

Quiz No. 9

1. Explain the extreme dependency of humans to our biodiversity 

Answer:

Biodiversity underpins life on Earth, and refers to the variety found in biota from genetic make up of plants an animals
to cultural diversity. People depend on biodiversity in their daily lives, in ways that are not always apparent or
appreciated. Human health ultimately depends upon ecosystem products and services such as availability of fresh
water, food and fuel sources which are requisite for good human health and productive livelihoods.

2. Describe the effects of the loss of biodiversity in humans and in our society

Answer:

Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts if ecosystem services are no longer adequate to
meet social needs. Indirectly, changes in ecosystem services affect livelihoods, income, local migration and, on
occasion, may even cause political conflict.  Loss in biodiversity may limit discovery of potential treatments for many
diseases and health problems.

3. Describe the way humans are destroying the biodiversity due to our persistent and emerging needs

Answer:

There are major threats to biodiversity that were identified. These are:

a. Habitants loss and destruction. The major contributing factor is the inhabitant of human beings and the use of land
for economic gains.

b. Alteration in ecosystem composition. It could begin to change entire ecosystem. These are critical factor contributing
to species and habitat loss.

c. Overexploitation. Overhunting, overfishing or over collecting of species can quickly lead to decline

d. Pollution and contamination. It cause irreversible damage to species and varieties.

e. Global climate change. It can cause biodiversity loss. Species and populations may be lost permanently if they are
not provided with enough time to adapt to changing climate conditions.

4. Create an advocacy on preserving the biodiversity and how can we maintain a sustainable environment. Explain also
what will be the result of your advocacies in the environment 100 years from now

Answer:

Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, has an important role to play.
Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.

Here are some of my advocacies:

1. Manage Natural Resources Carefully. A concerted effort to use natural resources in a sustainable manner will help to
protect and maintain ecological balance. ...
2. Protect the water
3. Reduce logging.
4. Reduce chlorofluorocarbon. ...
5. Stop open burning.