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Which is NOT an example of an ecosystem service?
provisioning
regulating
associating
supporting
The aesthetic value of an ecosystem provides
a supporting service.
a regulating service.
an intrinsic value.
a cultural service.
When a spruce tree is harvested so the wood can be used to build a house, the tree is providing
a cultural service.
a provision.
an intrinsic value.
a monetary unit.
Human waste is often dumped in the ocean. Microbial organisms in marine ecosystems can break down organic waste into less harmful components. This is an example of
a cultural service.
an ecosystem provision.
a regulating service.
an intrinsic value.
Products obtained from nature that humans can use such as lumber, medicines and food crops are
ecological benefits.
provisions.
supplies.
services.
Fruits, fish, and livestock are all examples of what type of ecosystem service?
Economic
Provisioning
Regulating
Cultural
Music, art, and architecture born from interactions with nature are all examples of what type of ecosystem service?
Provisioning
Regulating
Cultural
Supporting
Natural processes such as nutrient cycling and the creation of soils are all examples of what type of ecosystem service?
Provisioning
Regulating
Cultural
Supporting
Which of the following would be an example of a regulating service?
Nutrient cycling
Photosynthesis
Drinking water from a creek
Bees pollinating flowers
Bacteria decomposing waste is an example of what type of ecosystem service?
economic
regulating
provisioning
supporting
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