Question

which of the following best describes an example of a provisioning service in camas prairie centennial marsh? choose 1 answer: a decomposers recycle nutrients through biogeochemical cycling. b indigenous communities harvest and eat the bulbs of common camas plants. c dense plant growth helps to maintain water quality by removing pollutants. d blooming common camas and waterfowl attract tourists and bird watchers.

Explanation:

Provisioning services are ecosystem services that involve the production of goods (e.g., food, water, raw materials). Option A describes nutrient cycling (a regulating or supporting service). Option C is water purification (a regulating service). Option D is cultural services (attracting tourists). Option B involves harvesting a plant product (food) from the marsh, which is a provisioning service.

Answer:

B. Indigenous communities harvest and eat the bulbs of common camas plants.