Question

which of the following correctly defines biodiversity? the variability of plant and animal life in a given area the preservation of the environment because of ethical beliefs a community of living organisms interacting with their environment the protection of the environment in ways that can continue indefinitely

Explanation:

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms. It encompasses the variability among living organisms from all sources including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part. The first option correctly describes it as the variability of plant and animal life in a given area. The second option pertains to environmental ethics, the third to an ecosystem, and the fourth to sustainable environmental protection.

Answer:

The variability of plant and animal life in a given area