Refer to the graph. Based on the results in the graph, is sustainable management of ecosystems profitable, and on what do you base your response?
A) Yes; the values of all sustainable systems are more than double those of unsustainable systems.
B) Yes; the values of all sustainable systems are significantly greater than those of unsustainable systems.
C) Sometimes; the values of all systems except "tropical forest Cameroon" are great enough to be profitable.
D) No; factors other than dollar value must be taken into account to determine profitability.
E) No; the differences in values are not great enough to ensure profitability of sustainable systems.

Question

Refer to the graph.  Based on the results in the graph, is sustainable management of ecosystems profitable, and on what do you base your response?
A) Yes; the values of all sustainable systems are more than double those of unsustainable systems. 
B) Yes; the values of all sustainable systems are significantly greater than those of unsustainable systems. 
C) Sometimes; the values of all systems except "tropical forest Cameroon" are great enough to be profitable. 
D) No; factors other than dollar value must be taken into account to determine profitability. 
E) No; the differences in values are not great enough to ensure profitability of sustainable systems.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph only shows the monetary values of the different systems and does not take into account non-monetary factors such as environmental impact or long-term sustainability. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the profitability of sustainable management of ecosystems based solely on these monetary values. Factors other than dollar value must be taken into account to determine profitability, as indicated by answer D.

Refer to the Graph