Question

Which of the following statements describe individuals receiving ecosystem services from Seafoam Reef? Select the three best choices. A dive operator earns money by taking tourists on tours of the reef. An island resident catches fish from the reef to feed his or her family. A small crab uses the corals on the reef to hide from predators. A tourist feels happier and more relaxed while scuba diving on the reef.

Answer 1

Individuals receiving ecosystem services from Seafoam Reef include a dive operator earning income, an island resident obtaining food, and a tourist gaining recreational and mental health benefits. Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct choices.

Step-by-step explanation:

The individuals receiving ecosystem services from Seafoam Reef include those who directly or indirectly benefit from the reef's presence and health. The three best choices describing individuals benefiting are:

1. A dive operator who earns money by taking tourists on tours of the reef, which is an economic service provided by the ecosystem.
2. An island resident who catches fish from the reef to feed his or her family, which is a provisioning service of the ecosystem, providing food.
3. A tourist who feels happier and more relaxed while scuba diving on the reef, experiencing cultural services like recreation and mental health benefits.

The small crab using the corals to hide from predators is also benefiting from the reef but is considered part of the ecosystem rather than a recipient of ecosystem services in the same way humans are.