Ecosystem Services Review

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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 a supporting service in ecosystems?

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Supporting services are those that are necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services, such as nutrient cycling and oxygen production.

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Define carbon sequestration.

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Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to mitigate climate change.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular ecosystem, biome, or planet.

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List the types of ecosystem services.

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1. Provisioning services (e.g., food, water) 2. Regulating services (e.g., climate regulation) 3. Cultural services (e.g., recreational benefits) 4. Supporting services (e.g., nutrient cycling).

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Why are wetlands important?

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Wetlands are important for maintaining biodiversity as they provide water filtration, flood prevention, and habitat preservation.

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What is an example of a provisioning service?

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Food production is an example of a provisioning service.

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What role do fungi play in ecosystems?

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Fungi decompose dead plants and animals, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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How do ecosystems contribute to climate regulation?

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Ecosystems regulate climate by sequestering carbon and influencing local weather patterns.

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What is the significance of oxygen production in ecosystems?

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Oxygen production is crucial for the survival of aerobic organisms and is a key supporting service provided by plants.