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What are ecosystem services?

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Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

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What is provisioning service in ecosystem services?

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Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, wood, fiber, and genetic resources.

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What is regulating service in ecosystem services?

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Regulating services are the benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, such as climate regulation, flood control, and disease regulation.

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What is supporting service in ecosystem services?

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Supporting services are those that are necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services, including soil formation, nutrient cycling, and primary production.

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What is cultural service in ecosystem services?

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Cultural services are the non-material benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, and spiritual enrichment.

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Give an example of a supporting service.

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An example of a supporting service is the role of snails in consuming dead leaves and aiding in soil formation.

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What is an example of a provisioning service?

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An example of a provisioning service is the extraction of natural gas for electricity production.

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What is the significance of wetlands in ecosystem services?

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Wetlands provide regulating services by slowing hurricane surges and controlling flooding.

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What is NOT considered an ecosystem service?

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Economic services are not considered an ecosystem service; they are a result of the benefits derived from ecosystem services.

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How do plants contribute to regulating services in ecosystems?

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Plants can be used to remove pollutants, such as oil from spills, thereby contributing to regulating services.