Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Biodiversity is important for human survival because:

1. Plants, animals, and micro-organisms together maintain the quality of air we breathe, water we drink, and soil that produces our food — all essential for our survival.
2. It preserves ecological diversity and genetic diversity of plants and animals, which supports agriculture, fisheries, and other life support systems.

Source: Forest and Wildlife Resources, Chapter 2

The examiner expects two distinct, clearly stated reasons drawn from the chapter. The key points are: (1) biodiversity sustains basic necessities — air, water, soil/food, and (2) it maintains ecological/genetic diversity that supports agriculture and fisheries. Avoid vague statements like "nature is important." Use textbook language such as "life support systems" and "ecological diversity" for full marks.