Humans often manipulate the environment in ways that decrease the overall ecosystem capital because
A)short-term gains are often local,while long-term losses in regulating and cultural services are experienced regionally.
B)short-term gains are often regional,while long-term losses in regulating and cultural services are experienced locally.
C)long-term gains are often local,while short-term losses in regulating and cultural services are experienced regionally.
D)long-term gains are often regional,while short-term losses in regulating and cultural services are experienced locally.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Humans often prioritize short-term gains and overlook the long-term effects on the overall ecosystem. This results in local gains but regional losses in regulating and cultural services, which are essential for the health and wellbeing of the ecosystem and its inhabitants. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Humans Often Manipulate the Environment in Ways That Decrease the Overall