Economic arguments
What type of value do ecosystems provide when they generate income?
Financial or economic value
What do ecological arguments mainly focus on?
Ecosystem functioning
What does intrinsic value mean?
Nature has value regardless of human use (or simply for its existence)
What do social arguments focus on?
Human well-being
What everyday action helps biodiversity?
Recycling / reducing waste
Why is biodiversity important for future medicine?
It provides undiscovered genetic resources
Name one ecosystem service provided by healthy ecosystems.
Pollination / flood control
Why do ethical arguments support conservation?
Species have a right to exist
How do ecosystems support communities?
They provide resources and livelihoods
Why is eating less meat environmentally beneficial?
It reduces resource use and emissions
How does ecotourism support conservation?
It generates income that funds protection
Why are biodiverse ecosystems more stable?
They are more resilient to disturbances
What is an aesthetic reason for conservation?
Nature provides beauty and inspiration
Why are ecosystems important for indigenous people?
They provide homes and cultural identity
What is one way students can support conservation?
Raising awareness / sustainable choices
Why is maintaining genetic diversity economically important?
It ensures future resources and resilience
How does biodiversity support ecosystem services?
More species increase system efficiency and stability
How do ethical arguments differ from economic ones?
They are value-based, not profit-based
How does biodiversity contribute to social stability?
It supports income and community cohesion
Why do people value nature differently?
Cultural and economic differences
Evaluate one limitation of economic arguments for conservation.
They prioritize profit over intrinsic value
Evaluate why losing one species can affect an ecosystem.
It disrupts interdependence and system balance
Evaluate a limitation of ethical arguments.
They can be subjective and hard to apply
Evaluate a challenge of social arguments.
They may conflict with conservation goals
If you had to choose between development and conservation, what should guide your decision?
Sustainability and long-term impact