Ecosystem Services

What term describes the positive benefits that wildlife or ecosystems provides to people?

• ecosystem services
• ecosystem
• biodiversity

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Why are wetlands important to maintaining biodiversity?

• water filtration
• flood prevention
• habitat preservation
• all of the above!

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

As biodiversity increases, 

• ecosystem services decrease
• ecosystem services increase

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Land developers plant grasses on steep slopes to stop erosion of topsoil. Once planted this area can NOT be used to build on. Why might some stakeholders (people) be upset about this decision?

• the grass is ugly

• the area can't be used to build houses and businesses

• the area will now encourage rabbits, bees, and other insects to live there

Wetlands and intact forests are able to clean and cycle water, This ecosystem service is called _____

• water purification

• water contamination

• transpiration

• denitrification

Insects, birds and bats fly between flowers. They are providing what ecological service that is necessary to maintain food crops?

• pollination

• oxygen production

• nutrient cycling

• allergies

Over fishing (catching too many fish) in the ocean is a major problem that is negatively impacting the health of marine ecosystems. What is a solution to this problem that will still allow for people who work in the fishing industry to have jobs? (There are many correct answers.)

What is an ecosystem service that may be lost by polluting a nearby river with trash and chemicals? (There are many correct answers.)