Questions: Habitat restoration can restore and maintain . - the global climate - endemic species - biodiversity

The answer is the third one: biodiversity.

Explanation for each option:

1. The global climate: Habitat restoration primarily focuses on restoring local ecosystems and habitats. While it can have some indirect effects on the global climate (e.g., through carbon sequestration), its main goal is not to restore the global climate.
2. Endemic species: While habitat restoration can help protect and maintain endemic species (species that are native to a specific location), it is not the primary focus. The broader goal is to restore the overall health of the ecosystem, which includes but is not limited to endemic species.
3. Biodiversity: This is the correct answer. Habitat restoration aims to restore and maintain biodiversity, which includes a variety of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity. By restoring habitats, we can support a wide range of species and ecological processes, thereby maintaining biodiversity.

Summary: Habitat restoration can restore and maintain biodiversity, which encompasses the variety of life in an ecosystem, including different species, genetic variations, and ecological functions.