Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity

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

  1. Pollination

  2. Climate regulation

  3. Water purification

  4. Fossil fuel extraction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fossil fuel extraction is not an ecosystem service because it does not provide any direct benefit to humans from the natural environment.

What is the term used to describe the variety of life on Earth?

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Ecosystem diversity

  3. Species richness

  4. Genetic diversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of life on Earth, including all living organisms and the ecosystems they inhabit.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to biodiversity loss?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Invasive species


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Invasive species are not a factor that contributes to biodiversity loss. Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced to an area and have become a threat to native species.

What is the term used to describe the process by which humans benefit from ecosystem services?

  1. Ecosystem valuation

  2. Ecosystem accounting

  3. Ecosystem assessment

  4. Ecosystem management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem valuation is the term used to describe the process by which humans benefit from ecosystem services. Ecosystem valuation involves assigning a monetary value to the benefits that humans receive from ecosystems.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a biodiversity hotspot?

  1. The Amazon rainforest

  2. The Great Barrier Reef

  3. The Serengeti

  4. The Sahara Desert


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sahara Desert is not an example of a biodiversity hotspot. Biodiversity hotspots are areas of the world that are particularly rich in biodiversity and are threatened by human activities.

What is the term used to describe the process by which ecosystems are degraded or destroyed?

  1. Ecosystem degradation

  2. Ecosystem destruction

  3. Ecosystem fragmentation

  4. Ecosystem pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem degradation is the term used to describe the process by which ecosystems are degraded or destroyed. Ecosystem degradation can be caused by a variety of factors, including pollution, climate change, and human activities.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem service that is provided by forests?

  1. Water purification

  2. Climate regulation

  3. Food production

  4. Mineral extraction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mineral extraction is not an example of an ecosystem service that is provided by forests. Mineral extraction is the process of removing minerals from the Earth's crust, and it does not provide any direct benefit to humans from the natural environment.

What is the term used to describe the process by which humans manage ecosystems to ensure their long-term sustainability?

  1. Ecosystem management

  2. Ecosystem conservation

  3. Ecosystem restoration

  4. Ecosystem protection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem management is the term used to describe the process by which humans manage ecosystems to ensure their long-term sustainability. Ecosystem management involves a variety of activities, including conservation, restoration, and protection.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a benefit that humans receive from biodiversity?

  1. Food

  2. Medicine

  3. Clean water

  4. Fossil fuels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fossil fuels are not an example of a benefit that humans receive from biodiversity. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, and they do not provide any direct benefit to humans from the natural environment.

What is the term used to describe the process by which humans restore degraded ecosystems to their natural state?

  1. Ecosystem restoration

  2. Ecosystem conservation

  3. Ecosystem management

  4. Ecosystem protection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem restoration is the term used to describe the process by which humans restore degraded ecosystems to their natural state. Ecosystem restoration involves a variety of activities, including planting trees, restoring wetlands, and removing invasive species.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a threat to biodiversity?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Sustainable agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture is not an example of a threat to biodiversity. Sustainable agriculture is a set of practices that are designed to minimize the negative impacts of agriculture on the environment, including biodiversity.

What is the term used to describe the process by which humans protect ecosystems from degradation or destruction?

  1. Ecosystem protection

  2. Ecosystem conservation

  3. Ecosystem management

  4. Ecosystem restoration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem protection is the term used to describe the process by which humans protect ecosystems from degradation or destruction. Ecosystem protection involves a variety of activities, including creating protected areas, regulating pollution, and enforcing environmental laws.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem service that is provided by wetlands?

  1. Water purification

  2. Flood control

  3. Carbon sequestration

  4. Mineral extraction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mineral extraction is not an example of an ecosystem service that is provided by wetlands. Mineral extraction is the process of removing minerals from the Earth's crust, and it does not provide any direct benefit to humans from the natural environment.

What is the term used to describe the process by which humans conserve ecosystems and their biodiversity?

  1. Ecosystem conservation

  2. Ecosystem management

  3. Ecosystem restoration

  4. Ecosystem protection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem conservation is the term used to describe the process by which humans conserve ecosystems and their biodiversity. Ecosystem conservation involves a variety of activities, including creating protected areas, regulating pollution, and enforcing environmental laws.

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