Questions: Economic value

Transcript text: Pearson Learning: Topic 11: Conservation Biology IIII QUESTION © ___ is an important reason to preserve biodiversity. One example is when 2 million people visited Costa Rica in 2010 to see its stunning national rainforests and national parks. ANSWER Ecosystem stability Economic value Intrinsic value Ecotourism Ecosystem goods and services IDONT KNOW YET

Solution

The answer is "Ecotourism."

Explanation for each option:

Ecosystem stability: This refers to the ability of an ecosystem to maintain its structure and function over time despite external stress. While preserving biodiversity can contribute to ecosystem stability, the example given in the question specifically highlights tourism, not stability.
Economic value: This refers to the financial benefits derived from biodiversity, such as resources and ecosystem services. Although ecotourism contributes to economic value, the question specifically mentions tourism as the reason.
Intrinsic value: This is the inherent worth of biodiversity, independent of its utility to humans. The example provided focuses on human activity (tourism), not intrinsic value.
Ecotourism: This is a form of tourism directed towards natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife. The example of 2 million people visiting Costa Rica to see its rainforests and national parks directly relates to ecotourism.
Ecosystem goods and services: These are the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems, such as clean water, food, and air. While important, the example in the question is specifically about tourism.
IDONT KNOW YET: This is not a valid answer choice.