Question 4 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 5 Class 9 Geography - Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - Geography

Why is biodiversity necessary? Why should it be conserved?

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A region's flora and wildlife are often referred to as its biodiversity.

It needs to be preserved because

1. We have selected our c rops from a bio-diverse environment of edible plants.
   
   
2. Animals from large stock provided by nature as milch animals.
   
   
3. Additionally, animals and birds gave mankind transportation, meat, and eggs.
   
   
4. In addition to providing nutrient-rich food, insects aid in pollinating crops and fruit trees and exercise biological control over pest insects.
   
   
5. Each species contributes to the ecology in some way. Conservation is therefore crucial.
   
   
6. Humans have disrupted ecosystems by overusing plant and animal resources , putting many species at risk.

*Write any 5 points.

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