Question

grasses along the chesapeake bays shoreline
which of the following best describes an example of a provisioning ecosystem service in chesapeake bay?
choose 1 answer:
a oyster reefs help to provide flood control and storm protection.
b local communities harvest and eat soft - shell clams.
c people go boating, kayaking, and sailing in the bays calm waters.
d marshes and wetlands contribute to soil formation.

Explanation:

Provisioning ecosystem services are the products obtained from ecosystems (like food, water, raw materials). Option A is a regulating service (flood control), Option C is a cultural service (recreational), Option D is a supporting service (soil formation). Option B involves harvesting clams for food, which is a provisioning service.

Answer:

B. Local communities harvest and eat soft - shell clams.