Question

imagine a small island named seafoam island that is home to several hundred people. this island is surrounded by seafoam reef, which is a tropical coral reef.
seafoam reef provides many ecosystem services. for example, many tourists enjoy scuba diving to see the beautiful corals, fish, and other animals on seafoam reef.
because the tourists spend money on the island, their presence creates jobs for residents of seafoam island. some residents operate boats or organize tours to take tourists to the reef. other residents run restaurants, hotels, souvenir shops, and other services for tourists.
which of the following statements describe individuals receiving ecosystem services from seafoam reef? select the three best choices.
an island resident catches fish from the reef to feed his or her family.
a tourist feels happier and more relaxed while scuba diving on the reef.
a dive operator earns money by taking tourists on tours of the reef.
a small crab uses the corals on the reef to hide from predators.

Explanation:

1. For "An island resident catches fish from the reef to feed his or her family": The reef provides food (ecosystem service - provisioning) for the resident.
2. For "A tourist feels happier and more relaxed while scuba diving on the reef": The reef provides recreational and psychological benefits (ecosystem service - cultural) for the tourist.
3. For "A dive operator earns money by taking tourists on tours of the reef": The reef's recreational value (cultural ecosystem service) supports the operator's livelihood as tourists come for diving.
4. The option about the crab is about a non - human using the reef, and the question is about individuals (humans) receiving ecosystem services. So we exclude that.

Answer:

• An island resident catches fish from the reef to feed his or her family.
• A tourist feels happier and more relaxed while scuba diving on the reef.
• A dive operator earns money by taking tourists on tours of the reef.