Exploring Environmental Services

What are regulation services?

• Regulation services are financial services that manage economic growth.

• Regulation services are ecosystem services that maintain stability and resilience of ecosystems by regulating natural processes.

• Regulation services are technological services that enhance digital communication.

• Regulation services are social services that provide community support.

Can you name a provisioning service?

• IBM Cloud Pak

• Google Cloud Functions

• Azure Resource Manager

• AWS CloudFormation

What do cultural services provide to people?

• Cultural services are primarily about technological advancements.

• Cultural services focus solely on historical education.

• Cultural services provide financial support to businesses.

• Cultural services provide recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits to people.

What are support services in the environment?

• Support services are solely financial aid programs.

• Support services in the environment are natural processes that maintain ecosystem health and functionality.

• Support services are irrelevant to ecosystem health.

• Support services are only human-made structures.

How do regulation services help the Earth?

• Regulation services increase pollution levels on Earth.

• Regulation services maintain ecosystem balance and support life on Earth.

• Regulation services promote biodiversity loss.

• Regulation services hinder the growth of ecosystems.

Give an example of a provisioning service.

• IBM Cloud Functions

• Microsoft Azure Blob Storage

• Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)

• Google Cloud Storage

Why are cultural services important for communities?

• Cultural services are primarily focused on economic growth.

• Cultural services are only for entertainment purposes.

• Cultural services have no impact on community health.

• Cultural services are important for communities because they strengthen identity, promote social cohesion, and enhance well-being.

What role do support services play in ecosystems?

• Support services are essential functions that maintain ecosystem health and enable other services.

• Support services have no impact on biodiversity.

• Support services are primarily focused on economic growth.

• Support services are only relevant to urban areas.

How do trees help with regulation services?

• Trees are mainly used for furniture production.

• Trees help regulate air quality, temperature, water cycles, and biodiversity.

• Trees only serve as habitats for animals.

• Trees primarily provide shade for buildings.

What is a food source in provisioning services?

• Minerals and vitamins are food sources

• Fruits and vegetables are not included

• Crops, fish, and livestock are food sources in provisioning services.

• Processed snacks and desserts are primary sources