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Freshwater (Provisioning (Habitat for aquatic freshwater organisms #,…
Freshwater
Provisioning
Habitat for aquatic freshwater organisms #
creates the ability to supply food sources for other organisms # #
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It scarcity (3% of the earths water), makes it valuable and sought after - a commodity ($$$)
Creates the ability to grow food - for those of us that can cultivate environments (humans) #
Important part of human economy - valued as a resource and priced in a market # #
Weathers minerals and organic material - changing structure and availibility of nutrients essential for growth #
Supporting
Viable cellular function / reproduction #
Balance atmospheric gases through source or sink #
Can affect the movement of pollen and seeds to enhance or change ecosystem structure #
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Regulating
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assists in the climate function of earth # #
Can enforce changes in ecosystems - deluges of rain cause landslides and floods # # # #
Use to control environments - abiotic / natural form of weed control and fire management #
Cultural
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Provide differing environments - broad differences between arid areas and areas where water is present # # # # #
Changes if availability make the use and awareness (to some extent) a resource and valuable - respected #