Topic 2.2 - Ecosystem Services Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of animals living together

• A community of plants interacting with each other

• A combination of living and non-living components interacting

• A single species living in an environment

Which of the following is a terrestrial ecosystem?

• Freshwater Ecosystem

• Tundra Ecosystem

• Coral Reefs

• Marine Ecosystem

What type of ecosystem is found in urban neighbourhoods?

• Desert Ecosystems

• Mountain Ecosystems

• Grassland Ecosystems

• Urban Forests

What are ecosystem services?

• Products obtained from ecosystems

• Tangible resources that people can obtain from ecosystems

• Benefits brought about by nature to people

• Intangible benefits people obtain from ecosystems

Which ecosystem service refers to the maintaining and balancing of ecosystem processes?

• Regulating ecosystem services

• Supporting ecosystem services

• Provisioning ecosystem services

• Cultural ecosystem services

What is an example of a provisioning ecosystem service?

• Supporting soil formation

• Providing aesthetic experiences

• Supplying food and water

• Regulating the local climate

What is a supporting ecosystem service found in urban neighbourhoods?

• Providing raw materials

• Regulating water quality

• Providing scenic beauty

• Pollinating plants

What is the purpose of green spaces in urban neighbourhoods?

• To increase recreational activities and biodiversity

• To provide aesthetic appreciation and stress-relieving activities

• Both of the above

• None of the above

What is the main function of soil as a supporting ecosystem service?

• To provide habitat for organisms

• To regulate the climate

• To supply food and water

• To provide aesthetic experiences

The removal of pollutants from the air falls under which ecosystem service process?

• Regulating water flow

• Regulating air quality

• Regulating local climate

• Regulating soil quality