Define Ecosystem Services and Discuss the Ecosystem Services Provided by Forests

question 13

Essay

Define ecosystem services and discuss the ecosystem services provided by forests and coastal areas. Discuss how these services are altered by human activity.

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Definitions:

Slow Shifts

Gradual changes or movements towards a different state or condition.

Ingratiation

A psychological technique in which an individual attempts to become more appealing to others through flattery or other forms of manipulation.

Perceptual Distortion

The misinterpretation or misrepresentation of a perceived stimulus, affecting judgment or decision-making.

Ingratiation

A psychological tactic involving deliberate efforts to win someone's favor by flattery or other means of making oneself personally likable.