Lesson 3:
Biodiversity and
Healthy Society
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Definition of Biodiversity and its importance
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Lesson 3:
Biodiversity and
Healthy Society
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to:
- (^) Define what biodiversity is,
- (^) Explain the impact of biodiversity on human population growth; and
- (^) Apply how we can protect our environment by knowing the signs of contamination.
The Impact of Biodiversity on Human life
- (^) People depend on biodiversity in their daily lives, in ways that are not always apparent or appreciated
- (^) Biodiversity provides many goods and services essential to life on earth.
- (^) Biodiversity supports human and societal needs, including food and nutrition security, energy, development of medicines and pharmaceuticals and freshwater, which together underpin good health. It also supports economic opportunities, and leisure activities that contribute to overall wellbeing.
Some Major Threats to Biodiversity
- Deforestation
- Destruction of Habitat
- Exploitation of Animals and Plants.
- Air pollution and etc