Ecosystem Services
Identifying the benefits that humans receive from ecosystems, such as clean air and water, and pollination.
Key Questions
- Explain how healthy ecosystems provide essential services to humans.
- Analyze the economic value of ecosystem services.
- Justify the importance of protecting natural habitats for human well-being.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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