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3361.
The economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by biodiversity highlights:
A The low cost of environmental degradation
B The immense financial cost of inaction
C The irrelevance of economic factors in conservation
D The profitability of habitat destruction
3362.
There is a growing recognition that biodiversity conservation must be:
A Treated as a separate environmental issue
B Integrated into all sectors of the economy and society
C Limited to national parks and reserves
D A responsibility solely of environmental organizations
3363.
Effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is considered:
A Unnecessary
B A critical challenge
C Already achieved
D A minor concern
3364.
What is the name of the global framework adopted to set targets for biodiversity conservation?
A Paris Agreement on Climate Change
B Kyoto Protocol
C Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
D Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
3365.
The consequences of biodiversity loss are far-reaching and impact:
A Only the natural environment
B Food security, clean water, disease regulation, and climate regulation
C Primarily industrial production
D The development of new technologies
3366.
What are the major drivers of biodiversity loss identified in the text?
A Increased volcanic activity and solar flares
B Habitat destruction, overexploitation, climate change, pollution, and invasive species
C A decrease in global temperatures
D Reduced human population growth
3367.
Which organization has released updated assessments on biodiversity loss, indicating high extinction rates?
A International Energy Agency (IEA)
B Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
C World Trade Organization (WTO)
D International Monetary Fund (IMF)
3368.
According to early 2026 reports, what is the current trend regarding biodiversity loss?
A It is slowing down significantly
B It is accelerating globally
C It has stabilized at natural background rates
D It is primarily affecting marine ecosystems
3369.
The text implies that water scarcity can lead to social issues such as:
A Increased global cooperation
B Social unrest and migration
C Economic prosperity
D Reduced population growth
3370.
What is a key role of international organizations in addressing water scarcity?
A Increasing trade barriers for water-related technologies
B Facilitating knowledge sharing and providing financial assistance
C Discouraging investment in water infrastructure
D Promoting the overuse of freshwater resources