Module 3 Activity # 2

Name: GUK-ONG, MARK JULIAN B. Date: JANUARY 28, 2023

Course/Yr. & Sec.: BSMATH 1B

Self-Check Test

A. Identification: Identify what is/are referred to in each number. Write the letter of the
correct and best answer on the blank provided before each number.

Choices

A. foundation for human health

B. disease and stabilize the climate
C. availability of fresh water, food and fuel sources
D. clean air, fresh water, medicines and food security
E. ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs
F. genes they contain, and the ecosystems and habitats of which they form
part
G. ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs
H. land use change, pollution, poor water quality, chemical and waste
contamination, climate change
I. risk of infectious disease transmission
J. potential treatments for many diseases and health problems
K. reduce the amount of resources we use
L. clear cutting forests, polluting oceans, or anything that alters the natural
habitat
M. modification of an organism's phenotype by altering its genetic make-up
N. people become more involved and eventually influence their government
representatives, pushing for more environmental protection
O. common and completely safe practice used by growers
P. biodiversity in a variety habitats would improve
Q. conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity

C 1. Human health ultimately depends upon ecosystem products and services which are
requisite for good human health and productive livelihoods. What are these ecosystem products
and services?

F 2. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms. What does it include?

A 3. Biodiversity underpins the functioning of the ecosystems on which we depend for our food
and fresh water; aids in regulating climate, floods and disease; provides

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recreational benefits and offers aesthetic and spiritual enrichment. What can biodiversity be
considered as?

D 4. Healthy communities rely on well-functioning ecosystems. What are provided by well-

functioning ecosystems?

B 5. What do well-functioning ecosystems limit?

E 6. What discovery may be limited of the loss in biodiversity?

G 7. Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts. How?

H 8. What are the causes of ecosystem degradation that contribute to biodiversity loss and, can
pose considerable threats to human health?

L 9. One of the primary threats to biodiversity is habitat loss. How?

I 10. What may be increased with the degradation of ecosystems, such as modified landscapes,
intensive agriculture and antimicrobial use?

Q 11. Live in a “sustainable living”: It is something that we can each choose to do on a daily
basis, whether it is by taking shorter showers, riding a bike to work, or buying ecolabeled
products. Why?

P 12. Living in a “sustainable living” is arguably the most important way of protecting
biodiversity because everyone can do it, often with only small lifestyle changes. Why is it
important for everyone to choose to live sustainably?

N 13. As with most environmental topics, education is one of the keys to success, educating
people about the importance of biodiversity increases public awareness of the issue. Why is it
necessary that public awareness be increased?

M 14. GMOs, or genetically modified organisms are organisms whose genetic material has been
altered using genetic engineering. How is genetic engineering undertaken?

K 15. Genetic engineering allows scientists to insert, or suppress, desired traits or features into
an organism – enhancing a crop’s resistance, for instance, or promoting photosynthesis. This
artificial manipulation would never happen in nature. It replaces the traditional method of
selective breeding. Why is traditional method of selective breeding more important?

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B. Fill-in-the Blank: Fill the blank with the correct and best answer by writing the
letter of your choice on the blank provided before each number.

Choices

A. sustainable use of natural resources

B. maintenance of high biodiversity
C. conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
D. earth's biodiversity
E. biodiversity conservation
F. influence on world food production
G. infectious diseases
H. Intensified and enhanced food production
I. Nature preserves
J. checked before it is offloaded in a new country
K. Research
L. government to further protect other areas
M. products that are produced in the most sustainable way possible
N. habitat restorations
O. pollution of aquatic ecosystems
P. alternative energy sources and natural or sustainable products
Q. actually increased where GM crops are grown
R. caution and regulation when producing genetically engineered crops
S. hurt the economy and environment
T. reduce the amount of resources we use
U. transfer of antibiotic-resistant genes to gut flora

D 1. Biological diversity of microorganisms, flora and fauna provides extensive benefits for
biological, health, and pharmacological sciences. Significant medical and pharmacological
discoveries are made through greater understanding of the .

K 2. Biodiversity also is important for ensuring agricultural productivity and for the ongoing .

A 3. By securing the life-sustaining goods and services which biodiversity provides to us, the
can provide significant benefits to our health

F 4. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in human nutrition through its , as it

ensures the sustainable productivity of soils and provides the genetic resources for all crops,
livestock, and marine species harvested for food.

B 5. Healthy local diets with adequate average levels of nutrients intake, necessitates
levels.

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Q 6. through irrigation, use of fertilizer, plant protection (pesticides) or the

introduction of crop varieties and cropping patterns affect biodiversity, and thus impact global
nutritional status and human health.

C 7. Human activities are disturbing both the structure and functions of ecosystems and altering
native biodiversity. Such disturbances reduce the abundance of some organisms, cause
population growth in others, modify the interactions among organisms, and alter the interactions
between organisms and their physical and chemical environments. Patterns of are sensitive to
these disturbances.

E 8. Protecting habitats before they have been altered is the best form on
and is most successfully implemented by government regulations.

I 9. are a form of government regulation and are often known as National Parks.
They protect a region and the organisms that live there from certain forms of development and
provide access for people to visit them. This is excellent because it protects the natural habitat
and is a place where people can view the ecosystem.

L 10. The goal of “nature preserves” is that over time this helps people have more respect for the
natural world and increases pressure on .

J 11. Invasive species are sometimes introduced to an area on purpose, but also sometimes by
accident. To limit the number of invasive species moved by accident planes, ships, and cargo
must be thoroughly .

H 12. In , after an area is damaged by human impacts we can try to return it to its
natural state. This means bringing back the plants and animals that are naturally found there.
This has been shown to be a promising way of returning biodiversity to a region. These
restoration projects can be undertaken by governments, local organizations, or NGOs.

N 13. Understanding how species interact within their environment is crucial to protecting them.
As humans further understand species interaction we find new and more direct ways to help
protect organisms and maintain biodiversity. This role of society in conserving the biodiversity
is called .

T 14. Reduce climate change: Climate change has disastrous consequences for all living things
on earth. We use huge amounts of fossil fuels, which directly cause climate change. We need to
move away from fossil fuels and towards .. Reducing the effects of climate change requires a
worldwide effort.

M 15. Our consumption of natural resources is one of the main reasons for biodiversity loss, so
it is our responsibility to consume . Additionally, when we consume
these goods it increases demand for environmentally conscious products pushing more producers
to make them.

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R 16. The consequences of changing the genes of an individual cell are still unknown. DNA is
not like Lego – if you break or replace one sequence, it has a knock on effect elsewhere in the
organism. Called ‘Pleiotropy’, this effect is hard to predict. It is these unforeseen consequences
that require .

G 17. GM crops are bred to encourage monoculture, i.e. growing vast quantities of just one crop.
Most have been engineered to have inbuilt pesticide and weed killer resistance, for instance
Monsanto’s ‘Roundup Ready’ corn, which allows farmers to spray extensively with toxic
glyphosate formulations. This means pesticide and herbicide use has .

O 18. Negative impacts on the environment from GMOs are a big concern for scientists and the
public. Negative effects on the environment include increased use of herbicides and .

U 19. There are unknown consequences to altering the natural state of an organism through
foreign gene expression. After all, such alterations can change the organism's metabolism,
growth rate, and/or response to external environmental factors. These consequences influence
not only the GMO itself, but also the natural environment in which that organism is allowed to
proliferate. Potential health risks to humans include the possibility of exposure to new
allergens in genetically modified foods, as well as the .
S 20. Another concern associated with GMOs is that private companies will claim ownership of
the organisms they create and not share them at a reasonable cost with the public. It is argued
that use of genetically modified crops will , because
monoculture practices by large-scale farm production centers (who can afford the costly seeds)
will dominate over the diversity contributed by small farmers who can't afford the technology.

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Assessment for Learning

A. Fill-in-the Blank: Fill the blank with the correct and best answer by writing the
letter of your choice on the blank provided before each number.

Choices

A. sustainable use of natural resources

B. maintenance of high biodiversity
C. conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
D. earth's biodiversity
E. biodiversity conservation
F. influence on world food production
G. infectious diseases
H. Intensified and enhanced food production
I. Nature preserves
J. checked before it is offloaded in a new country
K. Research
L. government to further protect other areas
M. products that are produced in the most sustainable way possible
N. habitat restorations
O. pollution of aquatic ecosystems
P. alternative energy sources and natural or sustainable products
Q. actually increased where GM crops are grown
R. caution and regulation when producing genetically engineered crops
S. hurt the economy and environment
T. reduce the amount of resources we use
U. transfer of antibiotic-resistant genes to gut flora

B 1. Healthy local diets with adequate average levels of nutrients intake, necessitates
levels.

E 2. Protecting habitats before they have been altered is the best form on
and is most successfully implemented by government regulations.

D 3. Biological diversity of microorganisms, flora and fauna provides extensive benefits for
biological, health, and pharmacological sciences. Significant medical and pharmacological
discoveries are made through greater understanding of the .

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K 4. Biodiversity also is important for ensuring agricultural productivity and for the ongoing .

A 5. By securing the life-sustaining goods and services which biodiversity provides to us, the
can provide significant benefits to our health

Q 6. through irrigation, use of fertilizer, plant protection (pesticides) or the

introduction of crop varieties and cropping patterns affect biodiversity, and thus impact global
nutritional status and human health.
H 7. In : after an area is damaged by human impacts we can try to return it to its natural
state. This means bringing back the plants and animals that are naturally found there. This has
been shown to be a promising way of returning biodiversity to a region. These restoration
projects can be undertaken by governments, local organizations, or NGOs.

N 8. Understanding how species interact within their environment is crucial to protecting them.
As humans further understand species interaction we find new and more direct ways to help
protect organisms and maintain biodiversity. This role of society in conserving the biodiversity is
called .

C 9. Human activities are disturbing both the structure and functions of ecosystems and altering
native biodiversity. Such disturbances reduce the abundance of some organisms, cause
population growth in others, modify the interactions among organisms, and alter the interactions
between organisms and their physical and chemical environments. Patterns of are sensitive to
these disturbances.

I 10. are a form of government regulation and are often known as National Parks.
They protect a region and the organisms that live there from certain forms of development and
provide access for people to visit them. This is excellent because it protects the natural habitat
and is a place where people can view the ecosystem.

L 11. The goal of “nature preserves” is that over time this helps people have more respect for
the natural world and increases pressure on .

J 12. Invasive species are sometimes introduced to an area on purpose, but also sometimes by
accident. To limit the number of invasive species moved by accident planes, ships, and cargo
must be thoroughly .

T 13. Reduce climate change: Climate change has disastrous consequences for all living things
on earth. We use huge amounts of fossil fuels, which directly cause climate change. We need to
move away from fossil fuels and towards .. Reducing the effects of climate change requires a
worldwide effort.

M 14. Our consumption of natural resources is one of the main reasons for biodiversity loss, so
it is our responsibility to consume . Additionally, when we consume

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these goods it increases demand for environmentally conscious products pushing more producers
to make them.

R 15. The consequences of changing the genes of an individual cell are still unknown. DNA is
not like Lego – if you break or replace one sequence, it has a knock on effect elsewhere in the
organism. Called ‘Pleiotropy’, this effect is hard to predict. It is these unforeseen consequences
that require .

U 16. There are unknown consequences to altering the natural state of an organism through
foreign gene expression. After all, such alterations can change the organism's metabolism,
growth rate, and/or response to external environmental factors. These consequences influence
not only the GMO itself, but also the natural environment in which that organism is allowed to
proliferate. Potential health risks to humans include the possibility of exposure to new
allergens in genetically modified foods, as well as the .

S 17. Another concern associated with GMOs is that private companies will claim ownership of
the organisms they create and not share them at a reasonable cost with the public. It is argued
that use of genetically modified crops will , because
monoculture practices by large-scale farm production centers (who can afford the costly seeds)
will dominate over the diversity contributed by small farmers who can't afford the technology.

G 18. GM crops are bred to encourage monoculture, i.e. growing vast quantities of just one crop.
Most have been engineered to have inbuilt pesticide and weed killer resistance, for instance
Monsanto’s ‘Roundup Ready’ corn, which allows farmers to spray extensively with toxic
glyphosate formulations. This means pesticide and herbicide use has .

O 19. Negative impacts on the environment from GMOs are a big concern for scientists and the
public. Negative effects on the environment include increased use of herbicides and .

F 20. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in human nutrition through its , as it

ensures the sustainable productivity of soils and provides the genetic resources for all crops,
livestock, and marine species harvested for food.

B. Identification: Identify what is/are referred to in each number. Write the letter of the
correct and best answer on the blank provided before each number.

Choices

A. foundation for human health

B. disease and stabilize the climate
C. availability of fresh water, food and fuel sources

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D. clean air, fresh water, medicines and food security

E. ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs
F. genes they contain, and the ecosystems and habitats of which they form part
G. ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs
H. land use change, pollution, poor water quality, chemical and waste
contamination, climate change
I. risk of infectious disease transmission
J. potential treatments for many diseases and health problems
K. reduce the amount of resources we use
L. clear cutting forests, polluting oceans, or anything that alters the natural habitat
M. modification of an organism's phenotype by altering its genetic make-up
N. people become more involved and eventually influence their government
representatives, pushing for more environmental protection
O. common and completely safe practice used by growers
P. biodiversity in a variety habitats would improve
Q. conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity

A 1. Biodiversity underpins the functioning of the ecosystems on which we depend for our food
and fresh water; aids in regulating climate, floods and disease; provides recreational benefits and
offers aesthetic and spiritual enrichment. What can biodiversity be considered as?

B 2. What do well-functioning ecosystems limit?

E 3. What discovery may be limited of the loss in biodiversity?

C 4. Human health ultimately depends upon ecosystem products and services which are
requisite for good human health and productive livelihoods. What are these ecosystem products
and services?

F 5. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms. What does it include?

D 6. Healthy communities rely on well-functioning ecosystems. What are provided by well-

functioning ecosystems?

G 7. Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts. How?

H 8. What are the causes of ecosystem degradation that contribute to biodiversity loss and, can
pose considerable threats to human health?

I 9. What may be increased with the degradation of ecosystems, such as modified landscapes,
intensive agriculture and antimicrobial use?

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Q 10. Live in a “sustainable living”: It is something that we can each choose to do on a daily
basis, whether it is by taking shorter showers, riding a bike to work, or buying ecolabeled
products. Why?

L 11. One of the primary threats to biodiversity is habitat loss. How?

P 12. Living in a “sustainable living” is arguably the most important way of protecting
biodiversity because everyone can do it, often with only small lifestyle changes. Why is it
important for everyone to choose to live sustainably?

K 13. Genetic engineering allows scientists to insert, or suppress, desired traits or features into
an organism – enhancing a crop’s resistance, for instance, or promoting photosynthesis. This
artificial manipulation would never happen in nature. It replaces the traditional method of
selective breeding. Why is traditional method of selective breeding more important?

N 14. As with most environmental topics, education is one of the keys to success educating
people about the importance of biodiversity increases public awareness of the issue. Why is it
necessary that public awareness be increased?

M 15. GMOs, or genetically modified organisms are organisms whose genetic material has been
altered using genetic engineering. How is genetic engineering undertaken?

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