Ecosystems Services Include Processes That Increase the Quality of the Abiotic

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ecosystems services include processes that increase the quality of the abiotic environment. Which of the following processes would not fall under this category?

• A) The presence of land plants builds soil.
• B) The presence of diverse wetlands helps in flood control.
• C) Green plants produce the oxygen we breathe.
• D) Keystone predators have a marked effect on species diversity.

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Definitions:

Visual Motor Coordination

The ability to coordinate visual perception with body and limb movements.

Premature Birth

The birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks' gestational age, which can lead to various health issues due to underdeveloped organs.

Gestational Age

The age of an embryo or fetus calculated from the onset of the mother’s last menstrual period.

Fetal Period

The stage of prenatal development from the ninth week after fertilization until birth, when the organism is typically referred to as a fetus.