Question

What is the main reason for the reduction of ecological services?

(a) Excessive growth of forest

(b) Unsustainable depletion of natural capital

(c) Increase in the yield of food crops

(d) Improper management

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This key question is from Ecological Services topic in section Ecosystems of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Unsustainable depletion of natural capital

For explanation: Ecological services have been declining continually as landscapes and are converted from their natural states for human use. Unsustainable depletion of natural capital results in the reduction of ecological services.