Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity

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Which of the following identifies a type of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

A. Species

B. Natural Resources

C. Energy

D. Modes of Consumption

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A. SPECIES

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Which of the following ecosystems favors specialist species?

A. A coniferous forest that was recently disturbed by fire.

B. An alpine ecosystem in a ski resort.

C. A lake ecosystem behind a recently constructed dam.

D. A mature tropical rainforest.

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D. A mature tropical rainforest.

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Which of the following examples is a supporting ecosystem service?

A. Lumber for building houses.

B. Bees pollinating food crops.

C. Soil filtering water.

D. Trails for hiking.

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B. Bees pollinating food crops.

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Which of the following is an example of a provisioning ecosystem service?

A. Carbon sequestration in forests.

B. Fish from the ocean.

C. Wetlands filtering pollutants.

D. Birds dispersing seeds.

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B. Fish from the ocean.

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Which ecosystem is most likely to support a high level of genetic diversity?

A. A desert ecosystem.

B. A tundra ecosystem.

C. A coral reef ecosystem.

D. An urban ecosystem.

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C. A coral reef ecosystem.

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Which of the following is a regulating ecosystem service?

A. Timber production.

B. Water purification.

C. Recreational hiking.

D. Crop pollination.

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B. Water purification.

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Which of the following is an example of a cultural ecosystem service?

A. Timber production.

B. Recreational hiking.

C. Soil formation.

D. Water filtration.

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B. Recreational hiking.

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Which ecosystem is most likely to support a high level of primary productivity?

A. A desert ecosystem.

B. A tropical rainforest ecosystem.

C. A tundra ecosystem.

D. An urban ecosystem.

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B. A tropical rainforest ecosystem.

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Which of the following is a provisioning service provided by ecosystems?

A. Climate regulation.

B. Freshwater supply.

C. Nutrient cycling.

D. Pollination.

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B. Freshwater supply.

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Which ecosystem is most likely to support a high level of species richness?

A. A polar ice cap.

B. A temperate forest.

C. A savanna ecosystem.

D. A tropical coral reef.

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D. A tropical coral reef.