Ecosystem Services

What are the main resources provided by ecosystems?

• Food, fuel, and materials

• Technology and innovation

• Education and healthcare

• Entertainment and leisure

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Who are considered stakeholders in the context of ecosystem services?

• Only government officials

• Anybody affected by an organization

• Only environmentalists

• Only private companies

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which environmental worldview suggests that humans hold dominion over nature?

• A) Anthropocentric

• B) Biocentric

• C) Ecocentric

• D) None of the above.

What type of value do provisioning services provide?

• Direct value

• Indirect value

• Ethical value

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of regulating services?

• Energy

• Flood protection

• Education

• Nutrient recycling

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Cultural services in ecosystems celebrate which type of values?

• Direct values

• Indirect values

• Intrinsic and instrumental values

• None of the above.

What is the most important type of ecosystem service according to the document?

• Provisioning services

• Regulating services

• Cultural services

• Supporting services

Which service is most susceptible to the Tragedy of the Commons?

• Provisioning services

• Regulating services

• Cultural services

• Supporting services

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is an example of a supporting service in ecosystems?

• Timber

• Air quality control

• Recreation

• Soil formation

Environmentalists are often seen as stakeholders who give what a voice?

• Business

• Technology

• Mother nature

• Economy

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5