Goods And Services Flashcards
What is meant by Provisioning services
Things taken from the ecosystem
What is meant by Regulating Services.
Aspects which keep the entire planet healthy
What is meant by Supporting Services
Keeps the ecosystem healthy in order to provide the other services
What is meant by Cultural Services
Aspects which benefit the people either by visiting or living in a healthy ecosystem
What is an example of Regulating Services in the tropical rainforest
Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere reducing the amount of CO2 which contributes to global warming
What are the most common human uses or the taiga
Timber
Metal ores - Gold, Diamond, Iron
Paper
What is meant by direct threat
A clear link between one thing happening and the damage occurring
What is meant by indirect threat
Caused by global warming
What are examples of provisioning services
Fuelwood
Timber
Genetic/Chemical Material
What are examples of cultural services
Spiritual well being and happiness
Education and area for scientific research
Recreation and tourism
What are examples of supporting services
Soil formation
Nutrient cycling photosynthesis and food web
What are examples of regulating services
Purifying water and regulating the hydrological cycle
Storing carbon and emitting oxygen
