Ecosystem Services

Which of the following is/are example(s) of provisioning ecosystem services?

• Freshwater supply from rivers

• Fish and seafood from coastal ecosystems

• Wetlands filtering pollutants

• Recreational spaces in city parks

• Timber from forests

Which of the following is/are example(s) of regulating ecosystem services?

• Trees absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen

• Providing cultural heritage sites

• Wetlands filtering water to remove pollutants

• Spaces for recreational activities

• Mangroves preventing coastal erosion

Which of these are supporting services?

• Nutrient cycling by decomposers

• Trees lowering urban temperatures

• Bees pollinating crops

• Forests providing timber

• Soil formation through decomposition

Which of the following are cultural services?

• A place for adventure activities like hiking

• Cooling urban areas through shade

• Space for recreational activities like cycling

• Places of religious or cultural significance

• Wetlands preventing floods

Which of the following is/are example(s) of provisioning ecosystem services in an urban neighborhood?

• Community gardens producing fruits and vegetables

• Wetlands absorbing excess rainwater

• Rooftop farms producing herbs

• Trees providing shade in parks

How do regulating ecosystem services benefit humans?

• By controlling air pollution through trees absorbing carbon dioxide

• By filtering water through wetlands

• By offering cultural heritage

• By reducing urban heat through vegetation

• By producing fruits for consumption

Which ecosystem service(s) is/are demonstrated when plant roots prevent soil erosion?

• Provisioning service

• Regulating service

• Cultural service

• Supporting service

• Aesthetic landscaping

How do supporting services contribute to other ecosystem services?

• By recycling nutrients for plant growth

• By providing food to humans directly

• By enhancing the health of the forests to better regulate climate

• By providing recreational spaces

• By supporting pollinators for food production

Which of these are examples of provisioning services in coastal ecosystems?

• Coral reefs providing seafood and fish

• Wetlands absorbing floodwaters

• Mangrove forests supplying wood

• Marine ecosystems providing seaweed for consumption

• Space for kayaking and ecotourism

Which of the following are examples of supporting services in agriculture?

• Pollination by bees increasing crop yields

• Soil formation through decomposition

• Forests providing wood for building

• Microorganisms breaking down organic matter

• Irrigation from a river