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.. aablizing temperatures. Wetlands, marshes, and other aquatic ecosystems act as natural water purifiers.,by filter pollutants, excess nutrients, and sediment from water, enhancing water quality. Additionally, forests,Ad vegetation in terrestrial ecosystems help maintain water balance by reducing runoff and preventing soil,crosion, which contributes to maintaining the health of freshwater sources and aquifers.,Also, ecosystems provide numerous economic benefits to human societies. Industries such as agriculture.,fishing, forestry, and tourism heavily rely on healthy ecosystems. Natural resources obtained from ecosystems.,including timber, fuel, and minerals, contribute to the global economy. Conserving ecosystems is not only an,ethical responsibility but also a smart economic investment for future generations.,(Adapted from ecotree green),Question 34. What is the central focus of the passage?,A. The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Regulation,B. The Importance of Ecosystems in Supporting Biodiversity,C. The Economic Benefits of Ecosystem Conservation,D. The Interdependence of Organisms in Ecosystems,Question 35. The word "intricate" in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to _____..,A. straightforward B. complicated C. simple D. fragile,Question 36. According to the passage, what role do wetlands and marshes play in ecosystems?,A. They act as carbon sinks, absorbing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.,B. They regulate weather patterns and stabilize temperatures.,C. They provide economic benefits to human societies through tourism.,D. They act as natural water purifiers, filtering pollutants from water.,Question 37. The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _____ .,A. the beauty of nature B. each organism,C. biodiversity D. a genetic reservoir,Question 38. The word "mitigating" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____..,A. alleviating B. aggravating C. intensifying D. increasing,Question 39. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about ecosystems?,A. Ecosystems contribute to maintaining the delicate balance of biodiversity.,B. Forests act as carbon sinks and help combat global warming.,C. Ecosystems have little impact on water quality.,D. Oceans play a role in regulating weather patterns.,Question 40. What is the likely implication of conserving healthy ecosystems for future generations?,A. It will lead to a decrease in the global economy due to fewer natural resources.,B. It will not have any significant impact on the well-being of human societies.,C. It will ensure the availability of potential medicines and food sources from biodiversity.,D. It will reduce the interdependence among different species within ecosystems.

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34. A. The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Regulation
35. C. simple
36. D. They act as natural water purifiers, filtering pollutants from water.
37. B. each organism
38. A. alleviating
39. C. Ecosystems have little impact on water quality.
40. C. It will ensure the availability of potential medicines and food sources from biodiversity.

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