What is an ecosystem service? Please name one example.

• A. A type of predator
• B. A benefit from an ecosystem, such as pollination or water purification.
• C. A non-living feature of an ecosystem
• D. A geographical feature

Answer: (B)

An ecosystem service is a benefit that people receive from natural processes in an ecosystem. One clear example is pollination by bees, which helps crops produce fruits and seeds. This service comes from the activities of living organisms within the ecosystem and supports food production and biodiversity. It’s not a predator, not a non-living feature, and not a geographic feature; it’s a useful function the ecosystem provides to humans.