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Biodiversity

Question 2 • NY-Life Science: BiologyTerm 2 Hillcrest

Which best compares habitat preservation and laws that protect biodiversity?

Answer
A
Habitat preservation usually protects only individual species, while laws protect entire ecosystems.
B
Laws usually protect only certain species, while habitat preservation protects entire ecosystems.
C
Only habitat preservation has been shown to actually help protect biodiversity.
D
Only laws have been shown to actually help protect biodiversity.

Explanation

Laws that protect biodiversity often focus on specific species, such as species that are endangered or threatened. Habitat preservation protects the places where many species live, so it can benefit whole ecosystems and the many organisms within them. Therefore, choice B makes the best comparison.

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