Ecosystem services

Why are ecosystem services essential for human well-being?

• They provide economic benefits only
• They provide economic, social, and environmental benefits
• They provide social benefits only
• They provide environmental benefits only

What does spirituality refer to in the context of human relationships with the environment?

• Sense of wellbeing from industrial activities
• Experience of spending time in urban environments
• Deep connection to the land formed over many generations
• Connection to outer space

What are sinks in the natural environment?

• Processes that absorb waste
• Personal relationships with the environment
• Services provided by the environment
• Products that can be used by humans

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

• Food
• Recreation
• Climate regulation
• Water purification

What do sources refer to in the natural environment?

• Processes that absorb waste
• Products that can be used by humans
• Services provided by the environment
• Personal relationships with the environment

What do services provided by the natural environment refer to?

• Processes that absorb waste
• Things done for us that don't produce consumable resources
• Products that can be used by humans
• Personal relationships with the environment

Which of the following is an example of a regulating service?

• Recreation
• Water purification
• Climate regulation
• Cultural heritage

Why is the preservation of ecosystem services vital for sustainable development?

• To harm the environment
• To promote unsustainable practices
• To reduce human well-being
• To ensure long-term benefits for society and the environment

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

• Water purification
• Climate regulation
• Recreation
• Food