Ecosystem Services Quiz

What type of ecosystem service do bees provide when they pollinate plants?

• Supporting services

• Provisional services

• Cultural services

• Regulating services

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

• Water purification

• Pollination

• Wood for building and fuel

• Recreation and tourism

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What is the significance of cultural services provided by ecosystems?

• They help in controlling climate.

• They provide spiritual and recreational benefits.

• They support nutrient cycling.

• They offer raw materials for construction.

Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

• It ensures that ecosystems are less productive.

• It increases dependence on a single species for key ecosystem services.

• It enhances ecosystem resilience and ability to adapt to changes.

• It decreases the variety of foods available.

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How does resilience benefit an ecosystem?

• It decreases the ecosystem's ability to recover from disturbances.

• It ensures that ecosystems cannot adapt to environmental changes.

• It increases the ecosystem's capacity to return to its original state after a disturbance.

• It makes ecosystems more susceptible to invasive species.

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Which of the following is NOT a regulating service provided by ecosystems?

• Climate regulation

• Pest control

• Cultural heritage

• Disease regulation

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What role do forests play in supporting ecosystem services?

• They primarily provide recreational spaces for humans.

• They act mainly as sources of pharmaceuticals.

• They support soil formation and nutrient cycling.

• They are only important for their aesthetic value.

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Why are wetlands important for regulating services?

• They are the primary source of drinking water.

• They offer significant cultural and historical sites.

• They help in flood control and water purification.

• They are mainly used for agricultural purposes.

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How do cultural services contribute to human well-being?

• By providing essential raw materials

• Through enhancing spiritual, recreational, and aesthetic experiences

• By regulating the climate

• Through the production of food

What is an example of how biodiversity contributes to the resilience of an ecosystem?

• By ensuring that ecosystems are more easily overwhelmed by diseases

• By reducing the variety of genetic resources available for adaptation to changes

• By providing a wider range of species that can contribute to recovery after disturbances

• By focusing energy and resources on a single species

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