80. A) What are the advantages of conservation of forests and wild life?
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One compelling benefit that comes from wildlife conservation efforts is that it ensures food security. Protecting forests from deforestation and rebuilding forest habitats to preserve biodiversity aids in the carbon-sequestering process, provides new economic opportunities, and guards against erosion.
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms present in the given ecosystem. It includes all the marine and terrestrial organisms. The biodiversity of an area is measured by counting the number of species found in that particular area.
Advantages of conserving forest:
It prevents soil erosion and floods.
It helps to maintain the water cycle.
It produces huge amounts of raw materials for the industries.
Advantages of conserving wildlife:
It protects the endangered species.
It preserves different kinds of species and thus, maintains the species diversity.
It helps in maintaining the ecological balance that is required for supporting life