Geography A-Level

Ecosystem services

What Ecosystem services means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Ecosystem services

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The provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting services that ecosystems provide and that are essential for human survival and wellbeing.

AQA · Ecosystems and sustainability (study guide)

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Ecosystems and sustainability (AQA A-Level)

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