The Value of Many Natural Ecosystem Services Is Most Apparent

question 37

Multiple Choice

The value of many natural ecosystem services is most apparent as

• A)we appreciate the damages and economic loss that result from the disruption of these ecosystems.
• B)new technologies allow us to more fully exploit the natural capital of these ecosystems.
• C)research into alternate energy resources continues.
• D)new species are discovered and described by scientists.

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Definitions:

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