Human Impact on Ecosystem Services

How do human activities such as agriculture and urbanization impact the distribution of ecosystem services?

• They have no impact on ecosystem services.

• They can alter the availability and quality of ecosystem services.

• They only improve ecosystem services.

• They only degrade ecosystem services.

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Which of the following is an example of a regulating ecosystem service affected by human distribution?

• Food production

• Water purification

• Cultural heritage

• Recreational opportunities

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What is the role of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem services in areas with high human distribution?

• Biodiversity has no role in ecosystem services.

• Biodiversity enhances the resilience and functionality of ecosystem services.

• Biodiversity decreases the efficiency of ecosystem services.

• Biodiversity only affects cultural services.

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Which human activity is most likely to lead to a decrease in supporting ecosystem services?

• Sustainable farming

• Deforestation

• Eco-tourism

• Urban gardening

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How does urban sprawl typically affect provisioning ecosystem services?

• It increases the availability of natural resources.

• It reduces the availability of natural resources.

• It has no effect on natural resources.

• It only affects cultural services.

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In what way can human distribution positively influence cultural ecosystem services?

• By reducing biodiversity

• By promoting conservation and awareness

• By increasing pollution

• By expanding industrial areas

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Which of the following is a consequence of human distribution on ecosystem services related to climate regulation?

• Enhanced carbon sequestration

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Stabilized weather patterns

• Improved air quality

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What is a potential benefit of integrating green spaces in urban areas concerning ecosystem services?

• Decreased biodiversity

• Improved mental health and recreation

• Increased urban heat

• Reduced water quality

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How does human-induced habitat fragmentation typically affect ecosystem services?

• It enhances ecosystem connectivity.

• It disrupts ecosystem connectivity and function.

• It has no impact on ecosystems.

• It only affects provisioning services.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which strategy can help mitigate the negative impacts of human distribution on ecosystem services?

• Increasing industrial development

• Implementing sustainable land-use practices

• Expanding urban areas without planning

• Reducing green spaces

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