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UK//ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz//US//ˈikəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜrvɪsɪz//

Meaning of Ecosystem services

In simple words: Nature's benefits to people, like clean air and water.

Ecosystem services in a sentence

  • The forest provides important ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration.
  • Pollination is a vital ecosystem service for agricultural productivity.
  • Wetlands offer ecosystem services that protect against floods.
  • Preserving biodiversity ensures the continued availability of ecosystem services.
  • Educating communities about ecosystem services can promote environmental stewardship.

How to use Ecosystem services

Used mainly in environmental science and conservation discussions. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone term

Memory hint

Think of 'eco' as in nature and 'services' as helpful things it provides.

Related words

Collocations with Ecosystem services

  • provide ecosystem services
  • degradation of ecosystem services
  • value of ecosystem services
  • assess ecosystem services
  • protect ecosystem services

Synonyms for Ecosystem services

  • natural services
  • environmental benefits
  • ecosystem functions
  • biological services
  • nature's contributions

Common mistakes with Ecosystem services

  • Confused with 'ecosystem' which refers to the biological community.
  • Used without context, making it unclear what services are being referred to.
  • Assuming all people know what it means without explanation.

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Frequently asked questions about Ecosystem services

What does Ecosystem services mean?

Nature's benefits to people, like clean air and water.

What is the definition of Ecosystem services?

The benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, such as clean air, water, and pollination.

How do you use Ecosystem services in a sentence?

The forest provides important ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration.

Can you give another example of Ecosystem services?

Pollination is a vital ecosystem service for agricultural productivity.

What are synonyms for Ecosystem services?

Common alternatives include natural services, environmental benefits, ecosystem functions, biological services, nature's contributions.

What words go with Ecosystem services?

It commonly pairs with provide ecosystem services, degradation of ecosystem services, value of ecosystem services, assess ecosystem services, protect ecosystem services.

What are common mistakes when using Ecosystem services?

Confused with 'ecosystem' which refers to the biological community. Used without context, making it unclear what services are being referred to. Assuming all people know what it means without explanation.

How do you pronounce Ecosystem services?

US: //ˈikəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜrvɪsɪz//, UK: //ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Ecosystem services formal or informal?

"Ecosystem services" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Ecosystem services?

Used mainly in environmental science and conservation discussions. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.