16: The Value of Biodiversity Flashcards

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Why is biodiversity important?

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it provides us with
1. food
2. products of economic value
3. drugs and medicines
4. ecological services
5. aesthetic and recreational opportunities
6. existence value/intrinsic value

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What is an example of a drug that biodiversity has provided us with?

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vinblastine and vincristine

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What is vinblastine and vincristine?

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it is a chemotherapy drug that is derived from periwinkle, they prevent the growth of cancerous cells

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What are examples of drugs and medicines that biodiversity has provided?

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aspirin, taxol, morphine, quinine, digitalis

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What are ecological services?

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benefits people receive from ecosystems

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What are examples of ecological services?

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  1. pollination
  2. carbon capture
  3. flood control
  4. erosion control
  5. water purification
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What is ecotourism?

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an important sector of the economy in many countries

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What is existence value?

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people feel good knowing that something exists even though they do not benefit from it personally

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What is intrinsic value?

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biodiversity has a value on itself, for its own sake

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What are examples of foods that biodiversity provides?

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coffee and cacao

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What are products of economic value that biodiversity provides?

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rubber, oil, dyes, fiber, paper, lumber

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