10 Questions
What term is used to describe the ability of the soil to provide essential chemical elements for plant growth?
Productivity
Which of the following is NOT one of the four ecosystem services mentioned in the text?
Renewable
What does the term 'carbon pool' refer to in the context of the text?
Storage and exchange of carbon compounds
In soil science, what is the primary focus of 'Regulating' ecosystem services?
Purifying water
Which term best describes the ability of soil to produce a specific plant under a specified management system?
Productivity
What does soil productivity emphasize?
The capacity of soil to produce crops
Which indicator is NOT mentioned for assessing soil quality in relation to plant productivity and nutrient cycling?
Soil organic carbon (SOC) losses
What does soil health focus on?
The capacity of soil to support plant growth
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a threat to soil health?
Increased biodiversity
What are the properties that make a soil fit to perform a particular function described as?
The capacity to maximize provisioning and regulatory ecosystem services
Test your knowledge on the various services provided by ecosystems, including biomass production, nutrient filtering, biodiversity preservation, and more.
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