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Investigating the Potential for Sustainable Management of Provisioning Services

Description: Investigating the Potential for Sustainable Management of Provisioning Services
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Which of the following is NOT a provisioning ecosystem service?

  1. Food

  2. Water

  3. Fuel

  4. Biodiversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodiversity is a regulating ecosystem service, not a provisioning service.

What is the term used to describe the process of managing natural resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

  1. Sustainable management

  2. Conservation

  3. Preservation

  4. Exploitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable management is the process of managing natural resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of sustainable management of provisioning services?

  1. Equity

  2. Efficiency

  3. Resilience

  4. Exploitation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exploitation is not a key principle of sustainable management of provisioning services.

What is the term used to describe the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances and maintain its structure and function?

  1. Resilience

  2. Stability

  3. Resistance

  4. Vulnerability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience is the ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances and maintain its structure and function.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge to the sustainable management of provisioning services?

  1. Climate change

  2. Pollution

  3. Overconsumption

  4. Technological innovation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological innovation is not a challenge to the sustainable management of provisioning services.

What is the term used to describe the process of using natural resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency?

  1. Efficiency

  2. Conservation

  3. Preservation

  4. Exploitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Efficiency is the process of using natural resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency.

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

  1. Food

  2. Water

  3. Fuel

  4. Climate regulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate regulation is a regulating ecosystem service, not a provisioning service.

What is the term used to describe the fair and equitable distribution of the benefits of ecosystem services?

  1. Equity

  2. Efficiency

  3. Resilience

  4. Vulnerability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Equity is the fair and equitable distribution of the benefits of ecosystem services.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a sustainable management plan for provisioning services?

  1. Assessment of current status

  2. Identification of goals and objectives

  3. Development of strategies and actions

  4. Monitoring and evaluation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are key components of a sustainable management plan for provisioning services.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting and maintaining natural resources for future generations?

  1. Conservation

  2. Preservation

  3. Exploitation

  4. Sustainable management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation is the process of protecting and maintaining natural resources for future generations.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a sustainable management practice for provisioning services?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Water conservation

  3. Sustainable forestry

  4. Monoculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monoculture is not a sustainable management practice for provisioning services.

What is the term used to describe the process of setting aside land or water for the protection of natural resources?

  1. Preservation

  2. Conservation

  3. Exploitation

  4. Sustainable management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Preservation is the process of setting aside land or water for the protection of natural resources.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sustainable management of provisioning services?

  1. Increased food security

  2. Improved water quality

  3. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

  4. Increased vulnerability to climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable management of provisioning services can help to reduce vulnerability to climate change.

What is the term used to describe the process of using natural resources in a way that does not damage or deplete them?

  1. Sustainable management

  2. Conservation

  3. Preservation

  4. Exploitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable management is the process of using natural resources in a way that does not damage or deplete them.

Which of the following is NOT a key indicator of the sustainability of provisioning services?

  1. Productivity

  2. Resilience

  3. Efficiency

  4. Equity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Equity is not a key indicator of the sustainability of provisioning services.

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