conservation of habitats N/C

Question 1

conservation

Answer 1

the management of the Earth’s natural resources in such a way that maximum use of them can be made in the future

Question 2

what conservation involves

Answer 2

• active intervention by humans to maintain ecosystems and biodiversity
• entails careful management of existing resources
• reclamation of resources damaged by human activities

Question 3

reasons for conservation

Answer 3

1) ethical; other species have occupied the Earth longer than we humans have, therefore they should be allowed to coexist with us
2) economic; living organisms contain a gigantic pool of genes with the capacity to make millions of substances, many of which can be used and prove valuable for the future
3) cultural and aesthetic; habitats and organisms enrich our lives, their variety adds interest to every day life and inspires entertainers; writers, poets, artists and so on