Question

which of the following best describes an example of a supporting service in camas prairie centennial marsh? choose 1 answer: a blooming common camas and waterfowl attract tourists and bird watchers. b local communities hunt and consume elk and pronghorn. c dense plant growth helps to maintain water quality by removing pollutants. d decomposers recycle nutrients through the fundamental process of biogeochemical cycling.

Explanation:

To determine the supporting service, we recall that supporting services in ecosystems are fundamental processes like nutrient cycling, soil formation, etc.

• Option A describes a cultural service (tourism, recreation).
• Option B describes a provisioning service (food from hunting).
• Option C describes a regulating service (water purification).
• Option D: Decomposers recycling nutrients via biogeochemical cycling is a fundamental supporting service as it underpins ecosystem function by recycling essential elements.

Answer:

D. Decomposers recycle nutrients through the fundamental process of biogeochemical cycling.