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 are supporting services in ecosystems?

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Supporting services are those that maintain the conditions for life on Earth, such as nutrient cycling and oxygen production.

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Give an example of a supporting service.

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Oxygen production is an example of a supporting service.

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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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How does biodiversity affect ecosystem services?

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Changes in biodiversity can influence ecosystem services, as a diverse ecosystem is often more resilient and productive.

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What are provisioning services?

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Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, and raw materials.

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What are regulating services?

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Regulating services are the benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, such as climate regulation and water purification.

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What are cultural services?

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

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What is habitat preservation?

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Habitat preservation is the protection and maintenance of natural habitats to conserve biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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Habitat fragmentation is the process by which large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches, negatively impacting biodiversity.