1. what are "ecosystem services"? put in your own words.
2. what are some of the major categories of ecosystem services?
3. what are two or three important ways that ecosystem services are different from what you typically think of as "natural resources"? in answering this question first define what you mean by natural resources, and give several example.
4. what is the main reason the authors give in arguing that society should conserve ecosystems?
5. what is your personal opinion about the need or desirability of conserving ecosystems?

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Explanation:

Ecosystem services are those services that t]are essential for the survival of the planet's ecosystem and these systems are necessary for the maintenance of the earth's biological systems. These services can be grouped s the food, water regulating and disease controlling systems that support nutrient cycles and oxygen production and plus have spiritual and recreational benefits associated with them. Natural resources are those resources that are found in natural ecosystems and these systems have various life-supporting services an example of natural resource is coal, oil deposits in rocks which provide their services to man. The main reasons for the conversion of ecological systems by society are to protect and maintain tian these reserves for the future generations sustainably. My personal opinion, about the conservation and preservation of the ecosystem, is that the earth has nurtured us and give us resources which we depleted due to our needs now it's up to the man who has to make sure that he doesn't destroy its carry capacity.