Ecosystem Services & Conservation
Students explore the concept of ecosystem services (e.g., pollination, water purification) and the importance of biodiversity conservation.
Key Questions
- Explain the economic and social value of various ecosystem services.
- Analyze the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss globally.
- Design conservation strategies to protect endangered species and critical habitats.
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