State the meaning of “biodiversity”. List one advantage each of conserving f orests and wild life. CBSE class10 Science 2016

Answers

The existence of different kinds of plants and animals in an environment is called
biodiversity.
Advantage of conserving forests:
 Forests maintain balance between abiotic and biotic factors of the
environment.
Advantage of conserving wildlife:
 Conservation of wildlife gives way to ecotourism which is a potential source
of revenue in many countries.

Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play. For example, A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops. Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.