ecosystem services
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The benefits that people obtain from natural environments, such as clean water, pollination, or flood protection.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Wetlands provide valuable _____ by filtering pollutants out of water before it reaches rivers."
Answer: ecosystem services
In your own words, what does "ecosystem services" mean?
The benefits that people obtain from natural environments, such as clean water, pollination, or flood protection.
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