Which Statement Best Explains Why Sustainable Ecosystems Are Still Needed

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why sustainable ecosystems are still needed in our increasingly technological society?

• A) People need ecosystems primarily for recreational purposes.
• B) People can produce or engineer most ecosystem services artificially.
• C) Most ecosystem services are irreplaceable or prohibitively expensive to recreate.
• D) People still need some provisioning services (such as fresh water), but most services can be easily replaced.
• E) Today, most ecosystem services (particularly cultural services) have already been replaced by modern technological advances.

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Definitions:

Simple Reflexes

Basic, involuntary motor responses triggered by specific stimuli that are present from birth.

Sensorimotor Substage

The phases within the first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the development of sensory and motor abilities in infants.

First Month

Refers to the initial month of a period, which can relate to the life of an infant, the start of a project, or any new beginning.

After Birth

Refers to the period following the birth of an infant, focusing on recovery for the mother and adjustment to life for the newborn.