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FUNCTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT!!

Regulation Functions

The environment sustains life-support systems, suchas tropical forests, oceans, mangrove swamps, and coral reefs.

Production Functions

The environment's inputs are direct contributions toeconomic activity (oil, coal, fuel wood, minerals)

Carrier Functions

The environment and natural resources such asclean air and clean water contribute to the quality of life, for example, they contribute to physical health.

Aesthetic Functions

The environment is valued as an amenity withintrinsic worth; for instance, people appreciatenatural landscapes and enjoy them throughrecreational activities.