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Identify the correct statement regarding the role and importance of ecosystems.

  1. Ecosystems are widely recognized as the planet's primary life support systems.
  2. Nature's goods and services are irrelevant to human survival.
  3. Ecosystems only provide benefits to human species, not other living beings.

    A3 only

    BAll

    C1 only

    D2, 3

    Answer:

    C. 1 only

    Read Explanation:

    • Ecosystems provide fundamental services that underpin life on Earth, including oxygen production, water purification, climate regulation, and soil formation.

    • These 'ecosystem services' are essential for all living organisms, not just humans.

    • They represent nature's goods and services that form the ultimate foundations for the survival and well-being of the human species and all other forms of life, highlighting the interconnectedness of all biological systems.


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