Question

23 multiple answer 1 point which are benefits of high biodiversity? clean air medicine and food sources increased disease ecosystem stability

Explanation:

• Clean air: Plants (part of biodiversity) absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, contributing to clean air.
• Medicine and food sources: Many plants and animals are sources of food and medicine. For example, certain plants have compounds used in pharmaceuticals.
• Ecosystem stability: High biodiversity means there are more species to perform different ecological functions. If one species is affected (e.g., by a disease or environmental change), other species can often take over its role, making the ecosystem more resilient.
• Increased disease is not a benefit. In fact, high biodiversity can sometimes help prevent the spread of diseases (e.g., through the dilution effect where a diverse host community can reduce the likelihood of a disease spreading to a particular target species).

Answer:

Clean air, Medicine and food sources, Ecosystem stability