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What are ecosystem services?
Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans receive from ecosystems.
True or False: Regulating services help to maintain ecosystem processes.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ services include the provision of food, water, and raw materials.
Provisioning
Name one example of a cultural ecosystem service.
Recreational opportunities or aesthetic enjoyment.
Which ecosystem service is responsible for pollination of plants?
Supporting services
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of ecosystem service? A) Provisioning B) Regulating C) Industrial D) Cultural
C) Industrial
What role do wetlands play in regulating services?
Wetlands filter pollutants and regulate water flow.
True or False: Ecosystem services only benefit humans economically.
False
Fill in the blank: __________ services provide benefits such as climate regulation and disease control.
Regulating
What is the importance of biodiversity in ecosystem services?
Biodiversity enhances the resilience and functioning of ecosystems.
Multiple Choice: Which service includes the spiritual and cultural benefits of nature? A) Provisioning B) Cultural C) Regulating D) Supporting
B) Cultural
Name two factors that threaten ecosystem services.
Climate change and habitat destruction.
True or False: Ecosystem services are only relevant in rural areas.
False
What is an example of a supporting service?
Soil formation or nutrient cycling.
Fill in the blank: The __________ of ecosystems is essential for providing clean air and water.
Health
Which ecosystem service contributes to carbon sequestration?
Regulating services
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a provisioning service? A) Pollination B) Water purification C) Timber production D) Soil formation
C) Timber production
What is the relationship between ecosystem services and human well-being?
Ecosystem services are crucial for supporting health, economic stability, and quality of life.
True or False: Cultural services do not have economic value.
False
What can be done to protect ecosystem services?
Implementing conservation practices and sustainable management.
Fill in the blank: The loss of biodiversity can lead to a decline in __________ services.
Ecosystem
Name a method to assess the value of ecosystem services.
Cost-benefit analysis or ecosystem service valuation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a regulating service? A) Flood control B) Crop production C) Cultural heritage D) Recreation
A) Flood control
What is the role of forests in ecosystem services?
Forests provide timber, regulate the water cycle, and support biodiversity.