Question

State whether true or false:
The ethical approach to conserving biodiversity involves conserving biodiversity because each organism has an intrinsic value, and conserving it is our responsibility. We have a moral duty to pass on our biological legacy in good order to future generations.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

The ethical reasoning behind biodiversity conservation aims mainly to conserve other organisms that co-inhabit earth because each organism is important in its own right even if we cannot derive direct economic benefits from them. The ethical reasoning is responsible for conserving biodiversity and maintaining our planet in good order so that the future generations of humans and other organisms can continue to co-exist in a sustainable balance.