NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ biology attempts to sustainably use and manage natural resources, and ____ biology attempts to exclude human activity in natural areas.
A
preservation, conservation
B
conservation, preservation
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roles of conservation biology include providing environmental protection until sustainable solutions have been found, evaluating the effectiveness of implemented solutions, and providing societies with information necessary to align effectively with environmental values.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sustainable management involves the utilization of natural resources judiciously so that they benefit equally the present generation as well as the future generations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling.

Detailed explanation-4: -Field ecologists record the plants and animals they find, the quality of the habitats they are in and any changes that take place over time. Biologists work with the public and other groups to make sure that people can enjoy and use the land while limiting their impact on the plants and animals found there.

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