Ecosystem Services and the Importance of Wetlands

Mr. Smeeds explores the value of wetland ecosystems by discussing ecosystem services, which are categorized into provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services. He highlights how these services provide financial benefits, such as resources, climate regulation, and tourism. The video also addresses the negative impact of human activities on these ecosystems and emphasizes the importance of valuing them. The initial question about the monetary value of wetlands is revisited, with a study estimating it at 14 trillion dollars annually.

What is the primary focus of the video?

• The economic value of wetland ecosystems

• The impact of urbanization on wildlife

• The biodiversity of rainforests

• The history of environmental science

Which of the following is an example of provisioning services?

• Wetlands absorbing storm water

• Bees pollinating crops

• Forests providing wood

• Trees sequestering carbon dioxide

What did the 2020 study by Australian and Indonesian researchers find about palm oil fields?

• They support cultural tourism

• They help in regulating climate conditions

• They produce over $4,000 in provisioning services per hectare

• They filter pollutants out of water

How do regulating services benefit humans?

• By providing raw materials

• By saving money on damage repairs

• By attracting tourists

• By supporting pollination

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Which ecosystem service involves trees sequestering carbon dioxide?

• Provisioning services

• Regulating services

• Cultural services

• Supporting services

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What is an example of supporting services?

• Wetlands filtering pollutants

• Wetlands absorbing storm water

• Tourists paying park fees

• Farmers harvesting palm oil

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How did New York City benefit from paying farmers to alter their practices in 2018?

• It reduced carbon emissions

• It improved storm protection

• It saved on building a water treatment system

• It increased tourism revenue

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What are cultural ecosystem services?

• Services that support human actions

• Services that regulate climate

• Services that provide aesthetic and recreational value

• Services that provide raw materials

What is the estimated annual value of the world's wetland ecosystems according to the 1997 study?

• $14 billion

• $140 billion

• $1.4 trillion

• $14 trillion

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What is the main consequence of human activities like driving cars and cutting down mangrove swamps?

• Increased provisioning services

• Decreased ecosystem value

• Enhanced cultural services

• Improved supporting services

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