crea 8 tarjetas con : servicios ambientales del ecosistema Flashcards

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What are ecosystem services?

A

Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans receive from ecosystems.

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True or False: Regulating services help to maintain ecosystem processes.

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True

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3
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Fill in the blank: __________ services include the provision of food, water, and raw materials.

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Provisioning

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4
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Name one example of a cultural ecosystem service.

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Recreational opportunities or aesthetic enjoyment.

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5
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Which ecosystem service is responsible for pollination of plants?

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Supporting services

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of ecosystem service? A) Provisioning B) Regulating C) Industrial D) Cultural

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C) Industrial

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What role do wetlands play in regulating services?

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Wetlands filter pollutants and regulate water flow.

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True or False: Ecosystem services only benefit humans economically.

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False

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9
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Fill in the blank: __________ services provide benefits such as climate regulation and disease control.

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Regulating

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What is the importance of biodiversity in ecosystem services?

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Biodiversity enhances the resilience and functioning of ecosystems.

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Multiple Choice: Which service includes the spiritual and cultural benefits of nature? A) Provisioning B) Cultural C) Regulating D) Supporting

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B) Cultural

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12
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Name two factors that threaten ecosystem services.

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Climate change and habitat destruction.

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13
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True or False: Ecosystem services are only relevant in rural areas.

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False

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14
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What is an example of a supporting service?

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Soil formation or nutrient cycling.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ of ecosystems is essential for providing clean air and water.

A

Health

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16
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Which ecosystem service contributes to carbon sequestration?

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Regulating services

17
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a provisioning service? A) Pollination B) Water purification C) Timber production D) Soil formation

A

C) Timber production

18
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What is the relationship between ecosystem services and human well-being?

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Ecosystem services are crucial for supporting health, economic stability, and quality of life.

19
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True or False: Cultural services do not have economic value.

20
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What can be done to protect ecosystem services?

A

Implementing conservation practices and sustainable management.

21
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Fill in the blank: The loss of biodiversity can lead to a decline in __________ services.

22
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Name a method to assess the value of ecosystem services.

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Cost-benefit analysis or ecosystem service valuation.

23
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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

A) Flood control

24
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What is the role of forests in ecosystem services?

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Forests provide timber, regulate the water cycle, and support biodiversity.

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True or False: Ecosystem services are static and do not change over time.
False
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Fill in the blank: __________ ecosystems are vital for maintaining global climate stability.
Healthy