Question

chapter 1 reading question 4
1 part -- of 1 point

water purification, nutrient cycling, and plant pollination are all examples of earths ______.

○ ecosystem services
○ capital services
○ nonrenewable resources
○ renewable resources

Explanation:

Ecosystem services refer to the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems. Water purification, nutrient cycling, and plant pollination are all functions provided by natural ecosystems that support life and human well-being, fitting the definition of ecosystem services. The other options are incorrect: capital services relate to economic capital, nonrenewable resources are finite (e.g., fossil fuels), and renewable resources are natural resources that replenish (e.g., solar energy), none of which match the described functions.

Answer:

A. ecosystem services