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Read the following statements and choose the following option: 1. Conservation of biodiversity is solely a utilitarian need with no ethical considerations. 2. The ethical argument for biodiversity conservation emphasizes the intrinsic value of species. 3. Biodiversity conservation focuses only on species that provide direct economic benefits to humans. 4. Humans have a moral duty to exploit species for their economic

Options

  1. AOnly 2 is correct
  2. BBoth 1 and 2 is correct
  3. COnly 5 is correct
  4. DBoth 2 and 4 is incorrect

Correct answer

A. Only 2 is correct

Step-by-step solution

ethical argument for conserving biodiversity is based on recognizing the intrinsic value of all species, regardless of their economic value. It emphasizes a moral duty to care for these species and pass on the biological legacy to future generations, including spiritual and philosophical considerations.

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