What is meant by biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important for human lives? [2 MARKS]

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The variety of plant and animal in the world or in a particular habitat, which is usually considered to be important and desirable is known as biodiversity.
2. It is important for human lives because the human beings, along with the biodiversity, form a complete web of ecological system in which we are only a part and are very much dependent on this system for our own existence.