Question

How could the loss of biodiversity affect humans?

It may cause an increase in the human population as competition is reduced.


It may lead to the loss of potential medicines, foods, and products.

It could lead to a decrease in infectious and other diseases that affect humans.

It could cause a decrease in the amount of pollutants on the planet.

Answer 1

It may lead to the loss of potential medicines, foods, and products.

As biodiversity provides more species, the greater number of species provides greater access to new technologies, foods, and products. A loss of biodiversity will limit these.

Answer 2

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Biodiversity provides many potential substances like medicines, products and foods which is essential for both animals and human beings.

The herbal plants provides us with herbs that can be used therapeutically for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

The trees their provides us many fruits and seeds that can be used by human beings.

Loss of biodiversity will impact negatively on human beings as the potential trees and products will be lost.