Ecosystem Services - Middle School Life Science
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What are the four main categories of ecosystem services?
What are the four main categories of ecosystem services?
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Provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services. This framework helps classify all ecosystem benefits to humans.
Provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services. This framework helps classify all ecosystem benefits to humans.
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Which ecosystem service category includes food, fresh water, and timber?
Which ecosystem service category includes food, fresh water, and timber?
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Provisioning services. These are products directly obtained from ecosystems.
Provisioning services. These are products directly obtained from ecosystems.
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What is an ecosystem service?
What is an ecosystem service?
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A benefit people obtain from ecosystems that supports human well-being. These services are essential for human survival and quality of life.
A benefit people obtain from ecosystems that supports human well-being. These services are essential for human survival and quality of life.
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Which ecosystem service category includes flood control and climate regulation?
Which ecosystem service category includes flood control and climate regulation?
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Regulating services. These services help maintain environmental balance and stability.
Regulating services. These services help maintain environmental balance and stability.
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Which ecosystem service category includes nutrient cycling and soil formation?
Which ecosystem service category includes nutrient cycling and soil formation?
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Supporting services. These are essential processes that enable all other services.
Supporting services. These are essential processes that enable all other services.
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Which ecosystem service category includes recreation, tourism, and aesthetic value?
Which ecosystem service category includes recreation, tourism, and aesthetic value?
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Cultural services. These are non-material benefits that enrich human experiences.
Cultural services. These are non-material benefits that enrich human experiences.
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What is erosion control by plant roots most directly classified as?
What is erosion control by plant roots most directly classified as?
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Regulating service. Plants regulate soil stability and prevent land degradation.
Regulating service. Plants regulate soil stability and prevent land degradation.
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What is carbon storage by forests most directly classified as?
What is carbon storage by forests most directly classified as?
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Regulating service. Forests regulate climate by storing atmospheric carbon.
Regulating service. Forests regulate climate by storing atmospheric carbon.
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What is decomposition of dead organisms most directly classified as?
What is decomposition of dead organisms most directly classified as?
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Supporting service. Decomposition supports nutrient availability for all life.
Supporting service. Decomposition supports nutrient availability for all life.
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What is nitrogen fixation by bacteria most directly classified as?
What is nitrogen fixation by bacteria most directly classified as?
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Supporting service. This process supports plant growth by making nitrogen available.
Supporting service. This process supports plant growth by making nitrogen available.
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What is soil formation over time most directly classified as?
What is soil formation over time most directly classified as?
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Supporting service. Soil formation supports all terrestrial ecosystem functions.
Supporting service. Soil formation supports all terrestrial ecosystem functions.
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What is seafood harvested from oceans most directly classified as?
What is seafood harvested from oceans most directly classified as?
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Provisioning service. Oceans provide food products directly to humans.
Provisioning service. Oceans provide food products directly to humans.
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What is medicinal compound production by plants most directly classified as?
What is medicinal compound production by plants most directly classified as?
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Provisioning service. Plants provide compounds used in medicines and treatments.
Provisioning service. Plants provide compounds used in medicines and treatments.
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Identify the ecosystem service: Bees pollinate crops, increasing fruit production.
Identify the ecosystem service: Bees pollinate crops, increasing fruit production.
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Regulating service (pollination). Bees regulate crop reproduction through pollen transfer.
Regulating service (pollination). Bees regulate crop reproduction through pollen transfer.
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Identify the ecosystem service: A wetland filters runoff, improving downstream water quality.
Identify the ecosystem service: A wetland filters runoff, improving downstream water quality.
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Regulating service (water purification). Wetlands regulate water quality through natural filtration.
Regulating service (water purification). Wetlands regulate water quality through natural filtration.
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Identify the ecosystem service: Mangroves reduce storm surge and protect coastal homes.
Identify the ecosystem service: Mangroves reduce storm surge and protect coastal homes.
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Regulating service (coastal protection). Mangroves regulate wave energy and protect shorelines.
Regulating service (coastal protection). Mangroves regulate wave energy and protect shorelines.
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Identify the ecosystem service: A forest trail provides recreation and mental health benefits.
Identify the ecosystem service: A forest trail provides recreation and mental health benefits.
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Cultural service (recreation). Natural areas provide non-material benefits for well-being.
Cultural service (recreation). Natural areas provide non-material benefits for well-being.
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Identify the ecosystem service: Decomposers recycle nutrients that support plant growth.
Identify the ecosystem service: Decomposers recycle nutrients that support plant growth.
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Supporting service (nutrient cycling). Decomposers support ecosystem productivity through recycling.
Supporting service (nutrient cycling). Decomposers support ecosystem productivity through recycling.
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Identify the ecosystem service provided when wetlands reduce flooding by storing stormwater.
Identify the ecosystem service provided when wetlands reduce flooding by storing stormwater.
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Flood regulation (regulating service). Wetlands act as natural sponges, absorbing excess water.
Flood regulation (regulating service). Wetlands act as natural sponges, absorbing excess water.
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Identify the ecosystem service provided when a forest provides wood used for building materials.
Identify the ecosystem service provided when a forest provides wood used for building materials.
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Timber/wood supply (provisioning service). Forests provide a harvestable product for human use.
Timber/wood supply (provisioning service). Forests provide a harvestable product for human use.
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Identify the ecosystem service provided when a river supplies drinking water for a town.
Identify the ecosystem service provided when a river supplies drinking water for a town.
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Freshwater supply (provisioning service). Rivers provide a tangible resource people can collect.
Freshwater supply (provisioning service). Rivers provide a tangible resource people can collect.
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Identify the ecosystem service provided when people fish in a lake for food.
Identify the ecosystem service provided when people fish in a lake for food.
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Food provision (provisioning service). Lakes provide harvestable fish as a tangible resource.
Food provision (provisioning service). Lakes provide harvestable fish as a tangible resource.
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Identify the ecosystem service provided when a natural area is used for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Identify the ecosystem service provided when a natural area is used for hiking and outdoor recreation.
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Recreation (cultural service). Nature provides non-material enjoyment and well-being.
Recreation (cultural service). Nature provides non-material enjoyment and well-being.
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What term describes the variety of life in an area that helps ecosystems stay stable and resilient?
What term describes the variety of life in an area that helps ecosystems stay stable and resilient?
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Biodiversity. Variety of species ensures ecosystem health and function.
Biodiversity. Variety of species ensures ecosystem health and function.
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Which type of ecosystem service is most directly harmed when habitat loss reduces biodiversity?
Which type of ecosystem service is most directly harmed when habitat loss reduces biodiversity?
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Supporting services. Biodiversity loss disrupts basic ecosystem processes.
Supporting services. Biodiversity loss disrupts basic ecosystem processes.
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