Geography

Question

Why are ecological

services considered

resources?

A. They are services caused by resources.

B. They are necessary for survival of some organisms, so they

become resources.

C. They use resources and naturally occur.

D. They are services provided to ecosystems by humans.

Answer

B. They are necessary for survival of some organisms, so they become resources.

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Ecological services are considered resources because they are essential for the survival of some organisms. For example, pollination is an ecological service that is necessary for the reproduction of many plants, which in turn provide food and shelter for other organisms. Similarly, clean water and air are ecological services that are necessary for the survival of many species, including humans. Therefore, these services are considered resources because they are valuable and necessary for the well-being of ecosystems and the organisms that depend on them.