Examples of Supporting Services in Different Ecosystems
Test your knowledge on the diverse range of supporting services provided by ecosystems across the globe.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a supporting service provided by ecosystems?
- Pollination
- Water cycling
- Nutrient cycling
- Climate regulation
The process by which water moves through the Earth and atmosphere is known as:
- Water cycle
- Hydrological cycle
- Water budget
- Water balance
Which ecosystem service is responsible for the breakdown of organic matter and the release of nutrients back into the environment?
- Decomposition
- Pollination
- Water filtration
- Soil formation
The process by which plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis is known as:
- Carbon sequestration
- Oxygen production
- Photosynthesis
- Carbon fixation
Which ecosystem service is responsible for the formation and maintenance of soil?
- Soil formation
- Erosion control
- Nutrient cycling
- Water filtration
The process by which plants and animals interact to create a mutually beneficial relationship is known as:
- Symbiosis
- Mutualism
- Commensalism
- Parasitism
Which ecosystem service is responsible for the regulation of the Earth's temperature?
- Climate regulation
- Water cycling
- Nutrient cycling
- Pollination
The process by which water is cleaned and purified as it passes through soil and rock is known as:
- Water filtration
- Water purification
- Water treatment
- Water disinfection
Which ecosystem service is responsible for the transfer of pollen from one flower to another, enabling fertilization and reproduction?
- Pollination
- Seed dispersal
- Fruit production
- Flowering
The process by which nutrients are cycled through the ecosystem, from the environment to organisms and back, is known as:
- Nutrient cycling
- Biogeochemical cycling
- Ecological cycling
- Nutrient exchange
Which ecosystem service is responsible for the breakdown of dead plant and animal matter, releasing nutrients back into the environment?
- Decomposition
- Nutrient cycling
- Water cycling
- Pollination
The process by which plants and animals adapt to their environment over time is known as:
- Adaptation
- Evolution
- Natural selection
- Genetic variation
Which ecosystem service is responsible for the regulation of the Earth's atmosphere, including the composition of gases and the removal of pollutants?
- Atmospheric regulation
- Climate regulation
- Water cycling
- Nutrient cycling
The process by which seeds are dispersed from one location to another, enabling the spread of plant species, is known as:
- Seed dispersal
- Pollination
- Fruit production
- Flowering
Which ecosystem service is responsible for the provision of habitat and shelter for plants and animals?
- Habitat provision
- Biodiversity support
- Ecosystem structure
- Species protection