Which of These Is Not a Factor That Must Be

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a factor that must be considered when determining the value of an ecosystem service?

• A) The humans driving ecosystem change
• B) The ecosystem processes or functions affected by the change
• C) All ecosystem processes and functions, including those not affected by the change
• D) How ecosystem processes and functions influence the goods and services
• E) The social and economic values of all goods and services

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