Ecosystem services are often undervalued or ignored when social and economic decisions are made.A major reason for this is that ecosystem services
A) are not sustainable.
B) can be easily replaced by human technology.
C) have no economic value.
D) offer an economic value to those who benefit.
E) are often not noticed or understood by those who benefit.

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Ecosystem services are often undervalued or ignored because they are not easily quantifiable in economic terms and are often not noticed or understood by those who benefit from them. This lack of understanding can lead to the perception that ecosystem services have no value even though they provide important benefits, such as carbon sequestration, water filtration, and pollination.

Ecosystem Services Are Often Undervalued or Ignored When Social and Economic