Losing Biodiversity = Killing Us?

How was penicillin made?

• From substances made in the lab

• From substances in nature

• From substances in space

• It cannot be made

What percentage of cancer medications are based on natural substances?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

According to Professor EJ Milner-Gulland, what are the two main threats to biodiversity?

• Climate change and pollution

• Overharvesting and land conversion

• Invasive species and overfishing

• Deforestation and habitat destruction

How does the video compare a healthy ecosystem to a Jenga tower?

• The more you remove species, the more stable the tower

• The more you remove species, the less stable the tower

• The more you remove species, no change really happens

• The more your remove species, the higher the tower gets

What is a primary function of the wetlands on the eastern border of Kolkata, India?

• Generating electricity for the city.

• Purifying sewage and wastewater for beneficial uses.

• Serving as a major shipping port.

• Providing recreational fishing opportunities exclusively.

What is the estimated annual value of ecosystem services globally?

• Approximately €140 billion.

• Around €140 million.

• About €140 trillion.

• Less than global GDP.

Which of the following human activities increases the risk of zoonotic diseases spreading?

• Implementing agroforestry practices.

• Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems.

• Deforestation and hunting.

• Reintroducing lost species to regions.

True or False - Saving biodiversity goes hand in hand with human health

• True

• False

What potential medical benefits are scientists exploring from diverse species like sea sponges and various plants?

• New methods for generating clean energy.

• Developing advanced communication technologies.

• Treatments for cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

• Improving agricultural crop yields.

Without biodiversity, what might be the next threatened species?

• Gorillas

• Monkeys

• Orangutans

• Humans