HW: 2.2 Ecosystem Services

What are ecosystem services?

• Functions of ecosystems without economic value

• Goods and services from ecosystems with measurable economic value to humans

• Natural processes without human impact

• Resources that are non-renewable

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

• Climate regulation by forests

• Tourism in national parks

• Pollination by insects

• Harvesting fish from the ocean

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Regulating ecosystem services primarily involve:

• Direct provision of goods to humans

• Saving money by reducing storm damage and healthcare costs

• Supporting natural processes like pollination

• Providing recreational opportunities

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What is a consequence of disrupting provisioning ecosystem services?

• Increased fish populations

• Decreased storm damage

• Decreased availability of natural resources like lumber

• Increased air quality

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How do trees regulate air quality as a part of regulating ecosystem services?

• By increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• By trapping pollutants in their leaves

• By reducing water availability

• By promoting deforestation

Supporting services, such as pollination, primarily benefit which sector?

• Tourism

• Healthcare

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

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Which is a potential consequence of overfishing as discussed in the video?

• Increased fish revenue in the future

• Lost fishing jobs and revenue

• Higher availability of fish

• Improved ecosystem health

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Why is deforestation considered a disruption to cultural ecosystem services?

• It leads to an increase in tourism

• It reduces the appeal of natural landscapes for tourism and recreation

• It improves the quality of fish in rivers

• It generates more scientific discoveries

How do wetlands contribute to supporting ecosystem services?

• By increasing storm damage

• By trapping pollutants and cleaning water

• By promoting urbanization

• By reducing agricultural productivity

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Which human activity can degrade regulating ecosystem services?

• • a) Agriculture

• • b) Deforestation for logging

• • c) Pollination by bees

• • d) Spending money at local restaurants

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