Ason lives near a state park, and he likes hiking through the grassy trails that lead to a nearby lake. He appreciates nature and the surrounding components making up the ecosystem.
Jason knows humans rely on ecosystems and their cycling of matter and energy. Read each ecosystem service example below and identify the type of ecosystem service for each.
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natural resources
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plants and animals
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water cycle and nutrients
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recreational services
1.
cultural services
2.
regulating services
3.
provisioning services
4.
supporting services