Scientists agree that the term biodiversity describes the number and kinds of species in a location on earth. scientists have also identified alternate measures of biodiversity, some of which are important for planning how to preserve biodiversity including genetic biodiversity as well as ecosystem biodiversity. because all life is interconnected and because the biosphere exerts such an influence on our man's presence on earth, it is so very important that biodiversity be preserved. why is biodiversity important to man? check all the statements that are true.