In the content of environmental decision making, which of the following best ill
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Question
In the content of environmental decision making, which of the following best illustrates the concept of instrumental value? Wolves are valuable in the Yellowstone ecosy because their activities keep needs and forests healthy. Future generations of humans have the same value as today's humans. The fact that they do not yet exist does not negate the fact that they will be as human as we are. A forest is northern is valuable because it sustains an entire community of organisms, from woodpeckers and butterflies to earthworms, fungi, and forest plants. A take free of pollution is valuable because we can safety use the water for recreation, fishing, and drinking.Explanation / Answer
Last Option i.e., Lake free from polution is valuable because we can safely use the water for recreation, farming and driking.
The instrumental value of an ecosystem service is a value that is derived from its usefulness in achieving a goal.