5. Why does buying food that is grown in your local area help prevent loss of biodiversity?
Local plants and animals are less apt to be endangered.
Local species require less energy to grow.
Reducing drilling for oil to supply transport fuel reduces the impact on many species.****?
Reducing the purchase of distant species means they are saved from being used for
food.

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5. Why does buying food that is grown in your local area help prevent loss of biodiversity?
Local plants and animals are less apt to be endangered.
Local species require less energy to grow.
Reducing drilling for oil to supply transport fuel reduces the impact on many species.****?
Reducing the purchase of distant species means they are saved from being used for
food.

alphadxg · Answer

Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play. For example, A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops. Greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms.

From this what is most most reasonable answer?

bioepic · Answer

Reducing drilling for oil to supply transport fuel reduces the impact on many species.
This is mainly the reason why people should buy local: they are supporting their local farmers and reducing the cost of transportation and thus the drilling of oil.