G7 T6 L4: Ecosystem Services

What is meant by "ecosystem services"?

• The management of natural resources by humans

• The benefits humans receive from ecosystems

• The study of how ecosystems are destroyed

• The services provided by humans to maintain ecosystems

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What is ecology?

• The study of human impact on the environment

• The study of the weather and climate effects on ecosystems

• The study of how organisms interact with their environment

• The study of environmental policies

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What are the four categories of ecosystem services?

• Cultural, Provisional, Regulatory, Supporting

• Professional, Recreational, Supporting

• Conservation, Provisional, Regulatory, Supplemental

• Cultural, Provisional, Regulatory, Sustaining

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Which of the following is an example of cultural ecosystem services?

• Filtering ground water

• Paddling a canoe

• Harvesting timber

• Pollination of crops

What does the word "provisional" mean in the context of ecosystem services?

• Temporary

• Useful

• Additional

• Preventative

What are "provisional services" in an ecosystem?

• The services that are provided by the government to protect ecosystems

• The services that include educational and awareness programs about ecosystems

• The services that are the products obtained from the natural resources in an ecosystem

• The services that regulate the climate and purify the air

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What is the definition of "natural resources"?

• Resources that are produced by artificial means

• Resources that are used to create energy

• Anything naturally occurring in the environment that humans use

• Non-renewable resources only

Which of the following is an example of provisional services?

• Going on a hike

• Filtered ground water

• Regulation of climate

• Cultural heritage sites

How do plants play a regulatory role in an ecosystem?

• Plants increase air quality by removing harmful chemicals and releasing useful chemicals.

• Plants primarily provide food resources for animals.

• Plants regulate water levels by controlling rainfall.

• Plants offer recreational services to humans.

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Why are regulatory services important for ecosystems?

• Regulatory services allow nature to resist or fix problems that may harm the ecosystem.

• They provide a source of entertainment for humans.

• They are responsible for the production of medicines only.

• Regulatory services are used to regulate the stock market.

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