Ecosystem Services Flashcard

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What are traits that help a species survive called?

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Adaptations

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What type of island would it be harder for a species to migrate to?

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Smaller/Faraway island

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How is evolution best described?

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Change over time.

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What is a biodiversity hotspot?

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A region with a high level of endemic species at risk.

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What human activity leads to habitat loss?

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Urban development.

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What is the definition of ecosystem services?

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Benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

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What are provisioning services in an ecosystem?

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Products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, and raw materials.

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What are regulating services in an ecosystem?

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Benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, such as climate regulation and flood control.

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What are cultural services in an ecosystem?

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Non-material benefits obtained from ecosystems, such as recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, and spiritual enrichment.

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What are supporting services in an ecosystem?

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Services that are necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services, such as nutrient cycling and soil formation.