Cultural and Ecosystem Services Overview

The video tutorial explains the concept of ecosystem services, highlighting their importance in preserving ecosystems by categorizing them into four types: provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services. Provisioning services provide tangible products like food and raw materials. Regulating services help moderate climate and prevent natural disasters. Supporting services maintain biodiversity and habitats. Cultural services offer recreational, spiritual, and economic benefits. Understanding these services encourages the protection of ecosystems.

What is the primary reason humans tend to preserve ecosystems?

• To prevent natural disasters

• Due to the visible benefits to themselves

• To increase biodiversity

• Because they are naturally altruistic

Which of the following is NOT a provisioning ecosystem service?

• Food from fishing

• Raw materials like wood

• Climate regulation

• Medical resources

How do trees contribute to regulating ecosystem services?

• By providing food

• By reducing temperature changes

• By supporting migratory birds

• By offering recreational spaces

What role do mangroves play in regulating ecosystem services?

• They provide wood for construction

• They prevent damage from tsunamis

• They support migratory birds

• They offer spiritual significance

Which organization is known for protecting wetland ecosystems in the United States?

• Greenpeace

• World Wildlife Fund

• Ducks Unlimited

• National Audubon Society

What is a key benefit of supporting ecosystem services?

• They provide raw materials

• They enhance genetic biodiversity

• They regulate air quality

• They offer recreational activities

Which of the following is an example of a cultural ecosystem service?

• Regulation of climate

• Support for genetic biodiversity

• Provision of food

• Inspiration for art and culture

How do cultural ecosystem services benefit the economy?

• By providing raw materials

• Through ecotourism

• By regulating air quality

• By supporting biodiversity

What is a potential consequence of losing cultural ecosystem services?

• Increased biodiversity

• More raw materials

• Loss of spiritual significance

• Improved air quality

Why might people visit national parks according to cultural ecosystem services?

• To support migratory birds

• To experience untouched nature

• To regulate climate

• To harvest raw materials