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Ecosystem Diversity and Economic Development: The Value of Nature's Services

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem service?

  1. Pollination

  2. Water purification

  3. Climate regulation

  4. Mining


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mining is an extractive activity that does not provide any direct benefit to the environment.

What is the term used to describe the economic value of ecosystem services?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Natural Capital

  3. Ecosystem Service Value (ESV)

  4. Total Economic Value (TEV)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

TEV is the sum of all the economic benefits that can be derived from an ecosystem.

Which ecosystem service is most directly related to the provision of food?

  1. Pollination

  2. Water purification

  3. Climate regulation

  4. Soil formation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollination is essential for the production of many fruits, vegetables, and other crops.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the value of an ecosystem service?

  1. Supply and demand

  2. Scarcity

  3. Government regulations

  4. Cultural preferences


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government regulations do not directly affect the value of an ecosystem service, but they can affect the way that the service is used or managed.

What is the term used to describe the process of incorporating the value of ecosystem services into decision-making?

  1. Ecosystem valuation

  2. Ecosystem accounting

  3. Natural capital accounting

  4. Environmental economics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ecosystem accounting is the process of quantifying and valuing the benefits that people receive from ecosystems.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ecosystem diversity?

  1. Increased resilience to environmental change

  2. Enhanced productivity

  3. Reduced risk of disease outbreaks

  4. Increased economic stability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecosystem diversity does not directly affect economic stability, although it can have indirect effects on the economy.

What is the term used to describe the loss of ecosystem services due to human activities?

  1. Ecosystem degradation

  2. Ecosystem collapse

  3. Biodiversity loss

  4. Habitat fragmentation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem degradation is the process by which the quality or quantity of ecosystem services is reduced.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of ecosystem degradation?

  1. Reduced food production

  2. Increased water pollution

  3. Loss of biodiversity

  4. Improved air quality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecosystem degradation can lead to a decrease in air quality, but it can also lead to an increase in air quality in some cases.

What is the term used to describe the process of restoring or improving the quality of degraded ecosystems?

  1. Ecosystem restoration

  2. Ecosystem management

  3. Conservation biology

  4. Sustainable development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem restoration is the process of bringing a degraded ecosystem back to a more natural state.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ecosystem restoration?

  1. Increased biodiversity

  2. Improved water quality

  3. Reduced risk of flooding

  4. Increased greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecosystem restoration can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it can also lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions in some cases.

What is the term used to describe the sustainable use of ecosystem services?

  1. Ecosystem management

  2. Conservation biology

  3. Sustainable development

  4. Natural resource management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem management is the process of managing ecosystems in a way that ensures their long-term sustainability.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of ecosystem management?

  1. Adaptive management

  2. Precautionary principle

  3. Polluter pays principle

  4. Economic efficiency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic efficiency is not a principle of ecosystem management, although it can be a factor in decision-making.

What is the term used to describe the process of involving stakeholders in ecosystem management?

  1. Participatory management

  2. Collaborative management

  3. Adaptive management

  4. Integrated management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Participatory management is the process of involving stakeholders in the decision-making process for ecosystem management.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of participatory management?

  1. Increased stakeholder buy-in

  2. Improved decision-making

  3. Reduced conflict

  4. Increased costs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Participatory management can lead to increased costs, but it can also lead to decreased costs in some cases.

What is the term used to describe the process of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of ecosystem management?

  1. Adaptive management

  2. Monitoring and evaluation

  3. Performance measurement

  4. Accountability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monitoring and evaluation is the process of collecting and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of ecosystem management.

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