Question

Out of the total cost of various ecosystem services, how much is the cost of the soil formation?

(a) 2 percent

(b) 90 percent

(c) 70 percent

(d) 50 percent

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

My enquiry is from Ecosystem Services topic in portion Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) 50 percent

Easiest explanation: Ecological services are said to be the products of ecosystem processes. It is thought that biodiversity carries a hefty price tag. Out of the total cost of various ecosystem services, a 50 percent cost is required for soil formation.